Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

NE38 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE38 0BW.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Burglary6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Outstanding351 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.8 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.8 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils0.9 km
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Good1344 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.8 km
  • Board Inn0.9 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.9 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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