NE37 — WASHINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE37

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE37 is £139,026, which is 48% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE37 cost 51.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE37 have risen 30.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£315,755	69
Semi-detached	£148,350	222
Terraced	£109,624	267
Flat	£60,466	217
All types	£139,026	812

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE37

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 75.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE37 has a crime rate 8% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE37

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE37 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Usworth Colliery Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Usworth Colliery Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Marlborough Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Blackfell Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Albany Village Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE37 are 349.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE37 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE37 — WASHINGTON

Area Summary

NE37 (WASHINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£139,026, 52% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (349 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE36

EAST BOLDON

£240K

▲ 16.9% YoY

NE38

WASHINGTON

£203K

▲ 1.6% YoY

NE39

ROWLANDS GILL

£229K

▲ 6.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE37?

The average house price in NE37 (WASHINGTON) is £139,026, based on 812 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 30.3% over the past year.

Is NE37 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE37 is close to the national average at 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE37?

There are 8 schools in or near NE37. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NE37?

Council tax in NE37 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE37?

The average broadband download speed in NE37 is 349 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE37 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE37 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.