Area Analysis County Durham, North East

NE38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE38 postcode area.

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Population

32,090

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £188,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2827
Anti-social behaviour2010
Criminal damage and arson900
Shoplifting820
Public order641

school Local Schools

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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils
P

Biddick Primary School

Good315 pupils
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils
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Barmston Village Primary School

Good234 pupils
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Columbia Grange School

Outstanding115 pupils
P

Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Premier - Archies News, Food & Wine
  • Premier - Washington Village Stores
  • Maxideals
  • One Beyond
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Champs Sports Bar & Grill
  • Keelboat Inn
  • Oasis
  • The Biddick Inn
  • Buzz Bingo
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • All Caked Up
  • Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Waterview Park)
  • Leaf & Bean
  • Novellos
  • Simply Irresistable@Manheim Auctions
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Aldi Foodstores Ltd.
  • Asda
  • Iceland
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bells Fish & Chips
  • Cod Loves A Fryer
  • Curry Hut
  • Dial A Curry
  • Elite Caterers
  • + 21 more