NE38 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 653 active and 220 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE38 (14%) is characterised by a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime, alongside a hard-pressed area of rented terraces — affordable, but with higher deprivation (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE38 are around £188k, down 1.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE38 at 281 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE38 postcode area.
32,090
45
£ 37,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NE38 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £188k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Oxclose Nursery School
Biddick Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
Barmston Village Primary School
Columbia Grange School
Wessington Primary School
Holley Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Greggs
- Premier - Archies News, Food & Wine
- Premier - Washington Village Stores
- Maxideals
- One Beyond
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Champs Sports Bar & Grill
- Keelboat Inn
- Oasis
- The Biddick Inn
- Buzz Bingo
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- All Caked Up
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Waterview Park)
- Leaf & Bean
- Novellos
- Simply Irresistable@Manheim Auctions
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.
- Asda
- Iceland
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bells Fish & Chips
- Cod Loves A Fryer
- Curry Hut
- Dial A Curry
- Elite Caterers
- + 21 more
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Area Profile: NE38 · Data under Open Government Licence