NE38 0EQ is a safe, established residential area on Wigeon Close, 0.3km 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00045014 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGEON CLOSE, NE38 0EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGEON CLOSE, NE38 0EQ.
290
46
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0EQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE38 0EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £110k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0EQ. The average age is 46.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Terraced
£ 95,000
7 sales · Mean £ 103,714
Flat
£ 72,250
2 sales · Mean £ 72,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0EQ 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
Rickleton Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Portobello Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.2 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.7 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.7 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Highwayman0.7 km
- Board Inn0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
- The Woodlands1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Canford Audio1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.7 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.7 km
- Burger King0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP North0.7 km
- H+M Store0.8 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- WH Smith0.7 km
- BP South0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.1 km
- Heworth7.1 km
- Fellgate8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dunnock Drive-Chevies0.1 km
- Dunlin Drive0.1 km
- Dunnock Drive-Sandpiper Close0.1 km
- Dunnock Drive-Chevies0.1 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380EQ · Data under Open Government Licence