NE38 0EL is a safe, established residential area on Kestrel Close, 0.4km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE38 0EL represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00045015 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KESTREL CLOSE, NE38 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTREL CLOSE, NE38 0EL.
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£ 44,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE38 0EL's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0EL. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 111,000
22 sales · Mean £ 111,568
Semi-Detached
£ 102,500
2 sales · Mean £ 102,500
Flat
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0EL has low crime rates — 20 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
Lambton Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Oxclose Community Academy
Rickleton Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Portobello Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.9 km
- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
- Cod Loves A Fryer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Highwayman0.6 km
- Board Inn0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree0.4 km
- The Woodlands0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP North0.9 km
- H+M Store0.9 km
- Woodlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- BP South0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.1 km
- Heworth7.2 km
- Fellgate8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Atyon Road - Monkside Close0.2 km
- Ayton Road - Monkside Close0.2 km
- Dunlin Drive0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
- Dunnock Drive-Chevies0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380EL · Data under Open Government Licence