Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

TURNSTONE DRIVE, NE38 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNSTONE DRIVE, NE38 0DB.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NE38 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £179k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 66.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Turnstone Drive, 0.4km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 66.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00182901 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0DB. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 40,000

7 sales · Mean £ 41,714

Semi-Detached

£ 137,500

8 sales · Mean £ 152,868

Detached

£ 236,500

10 sales · Mean £ 231,095

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

NE38 0DB 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime14
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.8 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.0 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils1.2 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP North0.4 km
  • H+M Store0.4 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • BP South0.4 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.9 km
  • Board Inn0.4 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Canford Audio0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.4 km
  • Hard as Rock0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Elli Deli0.8 km
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.4 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
  • Heworth6.8 km
  • Fellgate8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Emerson Road0.1 km
  • Emerson Road0.1 km
  • Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
  • Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
  • Washington Services0.3 km