Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

CORMORANT CLOSE, NE38 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORMORANT CLOSE, NE38 0DE.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE38 0DE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

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

NE38 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Cormorant Close, 0.3km from Portobello in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00045000 (shared with 20 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 0DE. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,000

2 sales · Mean £ 95,000

Detached

£ 193,000

3 sales · Mean £ 197,000

Semi-Detached

£ 137,750

4 sales · Mean £ 134,625

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

NE38 0DE has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour22
Vehicle crime13
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.4 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.7 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.0 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 Store1.0 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 Highwayman1.0 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 Drive0.3 km