NE38 0DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plover Close, 0.3km 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 quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00182901 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLOVER CLOSE, NE38 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOVER CLOSE, NE38 0DD.
205
52
£ 38,900 /yr
39%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE38 0DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £178k 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 0DD. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 207,000
2 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Semi-Detached
£ 122,000
1 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0DD has low crime rates — 24 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
Oxclose Community Academy
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Portobello Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP North0.5 km
- H+M Store0.5 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- Lambton Village Store0.9 km
- BP South0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.8 km
- The Highwayman0.9 km
- Board Inn0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Canford Audio0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
- Hard as Rock0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Elli Deli0.8 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.4 km
- Heworth6.7 km
- Fellgate8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.1 km
- Emerson Road0.2 km
- Emerson Road0.2 km
- Dunlin Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380DD · Data under Open Government Licence