NE38 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Waxwing, 0.7km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0AJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00182873 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAXWING, NE38 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAXWING, NE38 0AJ.
403
37
£ 38,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE38 0AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0AJ. The average age is 36.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 247,714
Terraced
£ 140,900
4 sales · Mean £ 126,700
Semi-Detached
£ 191,500
3 sales · Mean £ 183,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0AJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rickleton Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Barley Mow Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.2 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.2 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP North0.5 km
- H+M Store0.6 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- BP South0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Barley Mow Inn0.9 km
- Barley Mow Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Board Inn0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.6 km
- The Woodlands0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.7 km
- Heworth7.4 km
- Fellgate9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Emerson Dhss0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380AJ · Data under Open Government Licence