NE38 0EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dunlin Drive, 0.2km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE38 0EB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00044984 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNLIN DRIVE, NE38 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNLIN DRIVE, NE38 0EB.
229
53
£ 38,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE38 0EB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0EB. The average age is 53.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
4 sales · Mean £ 117,500
Flat
£ 81,500
6 sales · Mean £ 80,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0EB has low crime rates — 25 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
Portobello Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP North0.7 km
- H+M Store0.8 km
- WH Smith0.7 km
- Lambton Village Store0.6 km
- BP South0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.9 km
- The Highwayman0.6 km
- Board Inn0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Canford Audio0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.7 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.7 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.2 km
- Heworth7.0 km
- Fellgate8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dunlin Drive0.0 km
- Ayton Road0.1 km
- Dunnock Drive-Sandpiper Close0.1 km
- Dunlin Drive0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380EB · Data under Open Government Licence