NE38 0HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mitford Close, 0.4km from Oxclose in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE38 0HB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0HB are sourced from Output Area E00044996 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITFORD CLOSE, NE38 0HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITFORD CLOSE, NE38 0HB.
243
38
£ 38,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE38 0HB 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.
Area Character
NE38 0HB has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0HB. The average age is 37.6. 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
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Terraced
£ 159,950
5 sales · Mean £ 155,990
Flat
£ 69,750
4 sales · Mean £ 69,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0HB 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
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Holley Park Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Biddick Primary School
Wessington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ox & Plough0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- The Highwayman0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A M F Bowling0.8 km
- Am Coffee0.8 km
- Little Coffee Bean0.6 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 Store0.5 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 Road0.2 km
- Malvern Road0.3 km
- Hambleton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380HB · Data under Open Government Licence