NE38 0HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mitford Close, 0.3km from Oxclose in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00044994 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITFORD CLOSE, NE38 0HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITFORD CLOSE, NE38 0HA.
328
50
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE38 0HA — age 50, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £195k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0HA. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
2 sales · Mean £ 176,000
Terraced
£ 164,500
5 sales · Mean £ 180,400
Detached
£ 192,500
7 sales · Mean £ 198,528
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0HA has low crime rates — 46 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
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Lambton Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Holley Park Academy
Blackfell Primary School
Wessington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- The Highwayman0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A M F Bowling0.8 km
- Am Coffee0.8 km
- Little Coffee Bean0.7 km
- Muffin Break0.8 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ice Ice Baby0.7 km
- Wilkinson0.8 km
- Lambton Village Store0.6 km
- Savers Drugstores0.8 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Redz0.8 km
- Qin0.7 km
- Flava's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.1 km
- Heworth6.4 km
- Fellgate7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.3 km
- Raby Road - Dilston Close0.3 km
- Raby Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380HA · Data under Open Government Licence