The NE38 8LX postcode is in Sunderland, Sunderland postcode town, within North East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE38 |
| Ward | Washington Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Washington Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Washington and Sunderland West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21188 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Retired independent city dwellers / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Elite Caterers, Takeaway Shop
Address: Henrietta House A, 36, Station Road, NE38 8LX
Washington Station Celtic Club, Pub, NightClub
Address: Henrietta House, Station Road, Washington, NE38 8LX
The nearest places is Columbia(0.06 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barmston Court(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(3.96 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(12.66 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange SchoolPrimary, None | 5-11 | NE38 7NY (0.17 mi) | Details |
| John F Kennedy Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 7AR (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Barmston Village Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 8JA (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Biddick AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | NE38 8AL (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Biddick Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 7HQ (0.61 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 7HU (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Wessington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | NE38 7PY (0.78 mi) | Details |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonSecondary, Good | 11-18 | NE38 8AF (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Fatfield AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 8RB (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.96 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| sunderland gp alliance medical practiceActivethe galleries health ctr., washington, sunderland, tyne & wear | 01914166130 | NE38 7NQ |
| galleries medical practiceActivethe galleries health ctr., washington, tyne & wear | 01915435555 | NE38 7NQ |
The population of NE388LX is 128 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1738), Between 35 to 44 (1183), and Between 45 to 54 (1180).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 124 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 34 adults have No qualifications, while 18 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (335), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (220).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (66), followed by No religion (57).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (30) followed by Semi-routine occupations (22), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (21).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (462), and 408 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1366) and Middle East and Asia (6).