Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HARVEY CLOSE, NE38 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY CLOSE, NE38 0AB.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE38 0AB 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0AB — age 48, 90% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harvey Close, 0.6km from Blackfell in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00045067 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0AB. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NE38 0AB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.4 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.7 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils1.0 km
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils1.2 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Canford Audio0.7 km
  • Maggie's Tea Room0.3 km
  • The Honest Boy0.4 km
  • Hideaway Cafe0.8 km
  • It's A Small World Washington1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Rav's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.9 km
  • Elli Deli0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blackfell Store0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street5.4 km
  • Heworth5.6 km
  • Fellgate7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Crowther Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Crowther Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Raby Road0.3 km
  • Raby Road0.3 km
  • Crowther Road-Volvo-S0.3 km