NE38 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Crowther Road, 0.6km from Portobello in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0AQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00045000 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWTHER ROAD, NE38 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWTHER ROAD, NE38 0AQ.
282
47
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
NE38 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0AQ. The average age is 46.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0AQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. 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
Oxclose Community Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ox & Plough0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Elli Deli0.6 km
- Rav's Fish Bar0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blackfell Store0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Canford Audio0.5 km
- Maggie's Tea Room0.3 km
- The Honest Boy0.7 km
- Hard as Rock0.8 km
- Gartlands0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.2 km
- Heworth5.8 km
- Fellgate7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Crowther Road-Volvo-S0.1 km
- Crowther Road-Volvo0.1 km
- Crowther Road0.2 km
- Crowther Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Crowther Industrial Estate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380AQ · Data under Open Government Licence