NE38 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Skylark, 0.6km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0AL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00182873 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKYLARK, NE38 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKYLARK, NE38 0AL.
403
37
£ 38,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0AL — age 37, 87% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0AL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 281,710
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0AL has low crime rates — 34 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
Portobello Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Rickleton Primary School
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
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.4 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.4 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP North0.4 km
- H+M Store0.5 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- WH Smith0.4 km
- BP South0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Barley Mow Inn1.0 km
- Barley Mow Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Board Inn0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
- The Woodlands0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.8 km
- Heworth7.3 km
- Fellgate9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.2 km
- Dss Emerson0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380AL · Data under Open Government Licence