NE38 0DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kittiwake Drive, 0.3km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0DW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00182901 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KITTIWAKE DRIVE, NE38 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KITTIWAKE DRIVE, NE38 0DW.
205
52
£ 38,900 /yr
39%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE38 0DW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0DW. 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
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
Detached
£ 236,500
4 sales · Mean £ 236,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0DW has low crime rates — 28 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
Oxclose Community Academy
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Portobello Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP North0.5 km
- H+M Store0.5 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- Lambton Village Store0.9 km
- BP South0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.5 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.8 km
- The Highwayman0.9 km
- Board Inn0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Canford Audio0.6 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
- Hard as Rock0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Elli Deli0.9 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
- Heworth6.8 km
- Fellgate8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dunlin Drive0.2 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
- Dunlin Drive0.2 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
- Emerson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380DW · Data under Open Government Licence