Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

PLOVER CLOSE, NE38 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOVER CLOSE, NE38 0DD.

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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 0DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £178k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE38 0DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plover Close, 0.3km 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DD 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 0DD. 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

Detached

£ 207,000

2 sales · Mean £ 207,000

Semi-Detached

£ 122,000

1 sales · Mean £ 122,000

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

NE38 0DD has low crime rates — 24 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime11
Burglary7
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.3 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.7 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.9 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP North0.5 km
  • H+M Store0.5 km
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • Lambton Village Store0.9 km
  • BP South0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.8 km
  • The Highwayman0.9 km
  • Board Inn0.5 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Elli Deli0.8 km
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.4 km
  • Heworth6.7 km
  • Fellgate8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
  • Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
  • Emerson Road0.2 km
  • Emerson Road0.2 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.2 km