Postcode NE37 1UA is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Albany and Blackfell area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The median sale price in Washington West is £162,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,500 and £212,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.
Albany and Blackfell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,778 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from NE37 1UA.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1UA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £360,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £170,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 42 | £147,500 | £157 |
| Flats | 9 | £80,000 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £58,500 | £139,950 | £101,750 |
| 2017 | £223,500 | £71,000 | £132,000 | £109,975 |
| 2018 | £203,500 | £66,000 | £132,000 | £113,000 |
| 2019 | £267,000 | £70,000 | £135,000 | £111,250 |
| 2020 | £269,000 | £63,111 | £134,000 | £109,000 |
| 2021 | £269,475 | £67,000 | £144,500 | £112,000 |
| 2022 | £337,495 | £64,300 | £161,000 | £123,500 |
| 2023 | £344,995 | £70,000 | £153,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £81,500 | £159,000 | £129,998 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £95,000 | £178,250 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £369,000 | £80,000 | £167,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £104 | £162 | £115 |
| 2017 | £182 | £114 | £157 | £124 |
| 2018 | £196 | £127 | £165 | £133 |
| 2019 | £198 | £119 | £172 | £139 |
| 2020 | £208 | £113 | £170 | £123 |
| 2021 | £208 | £126 | £169 | £132 |
| 2022 | £269 | £116 | £203 | £129 |
| 2023 | £294 | £117 | £196 | £135 |
| 2024 | £261 | £130 | £172 | £158 |
| 2025 | £264 | £134 | £203 | £147 |
| 2026 | £248 | £129 | £210 | £158 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1UA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 14, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 20, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 13, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 12, Bridekirk, Washington, NE37 1UD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the NE37 1UA postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | George Washington Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE37 1UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jimmy Warne
Washington West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE37 1UA records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE37 1UA in Washington West is £162,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE37 1UA, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and George Washington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1UA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1UA is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).