NE38 0ES is a sought-after residential area on Partridge Close, 0.2km from Portobello in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE38, NE38 0ES offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00044997 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARTRIDGE CLOSE, NE38 0ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARTRIDGE CLOSE, NE38 0ES.
288
50
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE38 0ES spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0ES. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
12 sales · Mean £ 246,246
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0ES 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.
school Local Schools
Holley Park Academy
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Lambton Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Portobello Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP North0.7 km
- H+M Store0.7 km
- WH Smith0.7 km
- Lambton Village Store0.9 km
- BP South0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.8 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.6 km
- The Highwayman0.9 km
- Board Inn0.7 km
- The Cherry Tree0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Canford Audio0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.7 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.7 km
- Gartlands0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Elli Deli0.8 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.7 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.6 km
- Heworth6.5 km
- Fellgate8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380ES · Data under Open Government Licence