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NE37

WASHINGTON

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE37 is the postcode district for WASHINGTON, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £139,026
1yr change ▲ 30.3%
Crime 8% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£139,026

▲ 30.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% below national avg

Crime Rate

75.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

8% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

349 Mbps

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.

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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

£122K £131K £140K £149K £159K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

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.

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349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE37 WASHINGTON

What is the average house price in NE37 WASHINGTON?
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 WASHINGTON 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 is the population of NE37 WASHINGTON?
The population of NE37 (WASHINGTON) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE37 WASHINGTON?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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