NE38 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Portobello in Washington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
NE38 0BW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00045000 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE38 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE38 0BW.
282
47
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
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
NE38 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0BW. The average age is 46.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0BW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Holley Park Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Blackfell Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP North1.0 km
- H+M Store0.9 km
- WH Smith1.0 km
- Blackfell Store0.9 km
- BP South1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ox & Plough0.8 km
- Board Inn0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Canford Audio0.3 km
- Maggie's Tea Room0.5 km
- The Honest Boy1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Elli Deli0.4 km
- Rav's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound1.0 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.0 km
- Heworth6.0 km
- Fellgate8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crowther Road0.1 km
- Crowther Road-John Dickinson0.2 km
- Crowther Road-John Dickinson0.2 km
- Crowther Road-Volvo0.2 km
- Crowther Road-Volvo-S0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380BW · Data under Open Government Licence