NE38 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Nightjar, 0.6km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00182873 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIGHTJAR, NE38 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTJAR, NE38 0AX.
403
37
£ 38,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 0AX — age 37, 87% 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 0AX. The average age is 36.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
5 sales · Mean £ 241,100
Semi-Detached
£ 173,000
2 sales · Mean £ 173,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0AX has low crime rates — 27 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
Portobello Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Barley Mow Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.2 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP North0.5 km
- H+M Store0.6 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- BP South0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Board Inn0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
- The Woodlands0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street3.8 km
- Heworth7.3 km
- Fellgate8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Emerson D.s.s.0.1 km
- Dss Emerson0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380AX · Data under Open Government Licence