NE38 0ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wren Close, 0.1km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00045005 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREN CLOSE, NE38 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN CLOSE, NE38 0ED.
242
50
£ 38,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0ED 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0ED — age 50, 75% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £104k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0ED. The average age is 49.8. 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
Terraced
£ 97,000
3 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0ED has low crime rates — 23 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
Portobello 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 Inn0.4 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-Street4.3 km
- Heworth6.9 km
- Fellgate8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dunlin Drive0.1 km
- Ayton Road0.1 km
- Dunlin Drive0.1 km
- Ayton Road0.1 km
- Dunlin Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380ED · Data under Open Government Licence