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.
CRAKE WAY, NE38 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAKE WAY, NE38 0DR.
290
46
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holley Park Academy
Lambton Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Barley Mow Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.1 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Canford Audio1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE380DR · Data under Open Government Licence