Postcode report
NE37 1HJ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE37 1HJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE37 1HJ is a postcode in Washington West, Sunderland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE37 1HJ, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE37 1HJ are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE37 1HJ is based on Sunderland 010 Census 2021. It covers 6,701 residents, 1,974 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NE37 1HJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE37 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 69 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE37 1HJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE37 1HJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE37 1HJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE37 1HJ
Is NE37 1HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE37 1HJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE37 1HJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE37 1HJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE37 1HJ?
LocaleIQ matched NE37 1HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE37 1HJ?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 69 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE37 1HJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.