NE38 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stonechat Close, 0.3km from Portobello in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0DF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00182901 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONECHAT CLOSE, NE38 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECHAT CLOSE, NE38 0DF.
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 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0DF. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Semi-Detached
£ 181,500
1 sales · Mean £ 181,500
Flat
£ 63,000
1 sales · Mean £ 63,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0DF has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holley Park Academy
Oxclose Community Academy
Portobello Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP North0.4 km
- H+M Store0.4 km
- WH Smith0.4 km
- BP South0.4 km
- WH Smith0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ox & Plough0.9 km
- Board Inn0.4 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Canford Audio0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.4 km
- Hard as Rock0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Elli Deli0.7 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.4 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
- Heworth6.7 km
- Fellgate8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Emerson Road0.1 km
- Emerson Road0.1 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
- Fulmar Drive - Turnstone Drive0.2 km
- Washington Services0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380DF · Data under Open Government Licence