Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

GREENFINCH CLOSE, NE38 0EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFINCH CLOSE, NE38 0EN.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE38 0EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in NE38 0EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE38 0EN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greenfinch Close, 0.2km from Ayton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE38 0EN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00044984 (shared with 6 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 0EN. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 101,000

2 sales · Mean £ 101,000

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

NE38 0EN has low crime rates — 29 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils0.5 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.9 km
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Portobello Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.1 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Rickleton Primary School

Good439 pupils1.2 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP North0.5 km
  • H+M Store0.6 km
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • Lambton Village Store0.8 km
  • BP South0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Washington Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Hotel Grill Campanile0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ox & Plough1.0 km
  • The Highwayman0.8 km
  • Board Inn0.6 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Canford Audio0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee - Northbound0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee - Southbound0.5 km
  • Hard as Rock1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs - Washington Southbound0.5 km
  • Greggs - Washington Northbound0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.2 km
  • Heworth7.0 km
  • Fellgate8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunnock Drive-Sandpiper Close0.1 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.1 km
  • Dunlin Drive0.1 km
  • Dunnock Drive-Chevies0.2 km
  • Dunnock Drive-Chevies0.2 km