Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

GLENGARVEN CLOSE, NE38 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENGARVEN CLOSE, NE38 0DY.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE38 0DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% 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 13.6% year-on-year.

home £118,750 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Glengarven Close, 0.1km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0DY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00045001 (shared with 5 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 0DY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

7 sales · Mean £ 118,350

Semi-Detached

£ 124,975

8 sales · Mean £ 116,306

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

NE38 0DY has low crime rates — 16 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.2 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP North0.8 km
  • H+M Store0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • Lambton Village Store0.6 km
  • BP South0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.6 km
  • The Highwayman0.6 km
  • Board Inn0.9 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Canford Audio0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.8 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
  • Heworth6.7 km
  • Fellgate8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayton Road0.1 km
  • Ayton Road0.1 km
  • Ayton Road0.1 km
  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.2 km