Postcode NE37 1US 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 £160,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,500 and £225,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albany and Blackfell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from NE37 1US.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1US 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £191 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 | 43 | £170,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 45 | £141,750 | £156 |
| Flats | 8 | £80,000 | £137 |
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 | £306,498 | £95,000 | £178,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £368,000 | £80,000 | £167,500 | £145,000 |
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 | £262 | £134 | £203 | £147 |
| 2026 | £247 | £134 | £210 | £158 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 26, Kentmere, Washington, NE37 1UT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 9, Coniston Drive, Washington, NE37 1UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 12, Coniston Drive, Washington, NE37 1UY | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 12, Coniston Drive, Washington, NE37 1UY | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 20, Rosegill, Washington, NE37 1RR | Terraced | Freehold | £95,500 |
In the NE37 1US 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
Albany Village Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wessington Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
Wessington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2013
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Washington Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1US, 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 1US records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE37 1US in Washington West is £160,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE37 1US, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), Wessington Primary School (Good) and Washington Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1US scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,856 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 1US is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).