Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

GLENCARRON CLOSE, NE38 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENCARRON CLOSE, NE38 0DX.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0DX — age 44, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.0% year-on-year.

home £143,333 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0DX is a safe, established residential area on Glencarron Close, 0.3km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE38 0DX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00045001 (shared with 5 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 0DX. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

Semi-Detached

£ 131,250

2 sales · Mean £ 131,250

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

NE38 0DX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.1 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP North0.9 km
  • H+M Store1.0 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 Inn0.7 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough0.6 km
  • The Highwayman0.5 km
  • Board Inn1.0 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 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-Street4.6 km
  • Heworth6.7 km
  • Fellgate8.1 km

Bus Stops

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