NE38 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from North Side in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00045067 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE38 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE38 0AF.
332
48
£ 35,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0AF — age 48, 90% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0AF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0AF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blackfell Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Canford Audio0.6 km
- Maggie's Tea Room0.1 km
- The Honest Boy0.7 km
- Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
- Gartlands0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Rav's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Elli Deli0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blackfell Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ox & Plough0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.3 km
- Heworth5.6 km
- Fellgate7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crowther Road-Volvo-S0.1 km
- Crowther Road-Volvo0.2 km
- Crowther Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Crowther Road0.3 km
- Crowther Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380AF · Data under Open Government Licence