Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

STONECHAT CLOSE, NE38 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECHAT CLOSE, NE38 0DF.

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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 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% 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.

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

NE38 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stonechat 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 0DF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DF 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 0DF. 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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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

Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Semi-Detached

£ 181,500

1 sales · Mean £ 181,500

Flat

£ 63,000

1 sales · Mean £ 63,000

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

NE38 0DF has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson3

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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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils1.1 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 Campanile0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Canford Audio0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.4 km
  • Hard as Rock0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Elli Deli0.7 km
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.4 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
  • Heworth6.7 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