NE38 0HD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dilston Close, 0.2km from Oxclose in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0HD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00044994 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DILSTON CLOSE, NE38 0HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILSTON CLOSE, NE38 0HD.
328
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
No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0HD — age 50, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0HD. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE38 0HD has low crime rates — 42 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
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Holley Park Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Wessington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.2 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- The Highwayman0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- A M F Bowling0.9 km
- Am Coffee0.9 km
- Little Coffee Bean0.8 km
- Muffin Break0.9 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ice Ice Baby0.8 km
- Wilkinson0.9 km
- Lambton Village Store0.6 km
- Savers Drugstores0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Redz0.9 km
- Qin0.8 km
- Rav's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Flava's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.0 km
- Heworth6.3 km
- Fellgate7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Raby Road - Dilston Close0.3 km
- Castle Road0.3 km
- Castle Road0.3 km
- Raby Road0.3 km
- Malvern Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380HD · Data under Open Government Licence