Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

GAIRLOCH DRIVE, NE38 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAIRLOCH DRIVE, NE38 0DS.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE38 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% 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. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.

home £169,908 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Gairloch Drive, 0.2km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0DS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00045010 (shared with 4 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 0DS. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 238,333

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 145,400

Terraced

£ 120,000

4 sales · Mean £ 119,987

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE38 0DS has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.2 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP North0.9 km
  • H+M Store0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.9 km
  • Lambton Village Store0.5 km
  • BP South0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.6 km
  • The Highwayman0.5 km
  • Board Inn0.9 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Canford Audio0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
  • Heworth6.8 km
  • Fellgate8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Ayton Road0.2 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.3 km