Postcode NE37 9DF is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Albany and Blackfell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Albany Park.
Albany and Blackfell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from NE37 9DF.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 9DF 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 3.2 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,680 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE37 9DF postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 9DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.