Postcode NE38 0AE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington South ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Oxclose and Lambton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Oxclose and Lambton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from NE38 0AE.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,950 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £309,251 |
| Flats | 6 | £56,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £126,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington South
In the NE38 0AE postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Rushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LL | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.