NE38 0ET is a safe, established residential area on Lapwing Close, 0.1km from Portobello in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0ET represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00045000 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAPWING CLOSE, NE38 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAPWING CLOSE, NE38 0ET.
282
47
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
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
NE38 0ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0ET. The average age is 46.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 127,475
12 sales · Mean £ 137,429
Terraced
£ 107,000
4 sales · Mean £ 108,500
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 66,150
Detached
£ 157,000
1 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0ET has low crime rates — 21 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 Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Lambton Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Portobello Primary School
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP North0.6 km
- H+M Store0.6 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- BP South0.6 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.8 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ox & Plough0.7 km
- Board Inn0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Canford Audio0.3 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.6 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.6 km
- Gartlands0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Elli Deli0.7 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.6 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
- Heworth6.5 km
- Fellgate8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Emerson Road0.3 km
- Emerson Road0.3 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380ET · Data under Open Government Licence