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.
HARVEY CLOSE, NE38 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY CLOSE, NE38 0AB.
332
48
£ 35,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Blackfell Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Community Academy
Holley Park Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Lambton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Rav's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.9 km
- Elli Deli0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blackfell Store0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE380AB · Data under Open Government Licence