Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LINNET CLOSE, NE38 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINNET CLOSE, NE38 0EE.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE38 0EE 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0EE — age 50, 75% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Linnet 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.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00045005 (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 0EE. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

NE38 0EE 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.4 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.0 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.2 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.8 km
  • The Highwayman0.6 km
  • Board Inn0.8 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Canford Audio0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.7 km
fastfood

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
  • Fellgate8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayton Road0.0 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.1 km
  • Ayton Road0.1 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.2 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.2 km