BLACKCAP CLOSE, NE38 0DG House Prices & Local Information

NE38 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Blackcap 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 0DG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00045000 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.