Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

CRAKE WAY, NE38 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAKE WAY, NE38 0DR.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

46

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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: NE38 0DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NE38 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% 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 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Crake Way, 0.4km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0DR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00045014 (shared with 3 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 0DR. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 151,000

5 sales · Mean £ 151,600

Terraced

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Detached

£ 204,975

6 sales · Mean £ 203,741

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

NE38 0DR has low crime rates — 30 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.7 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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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils1.1 km
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Barley Mow Primary School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.3 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.1 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Canford Audio1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lambton Village Store1.0 km
  • BP North0.5 km
  • H+M Store0.6 km
  • Woodlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
  • Cod Loves A Fryer0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Highwayman1.0 km
  • Board Inn0.6 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • The Woodlands0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street3.9 km
  • Heworth7.2 km
  • Fellgate8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dss Emerson0.1 km
  • Emerson Dhss0.1 km
  • Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
  • Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
  • Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km