NE38 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Gairloch Drive, 0.2km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0DS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00045010 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAIRLOCH DRIVE, NE38 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAIRLOCH DRIVE, NE38 0DS.
287
48
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NE38 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% 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. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0DS. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 238,333
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,400
Terraced
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 119,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0DS has low crime rates — 19 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
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Portobello Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP North0.9 km
- H+M Store0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Lambton Village Store0.5 km
- BP South0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.6 km
- The Highwayman0.5 km
- Board Inn0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Canford Audio0.8 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
- Heworth6.8 km
- Fellgate8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Dunlin Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380DS · Data under Open Government Licence