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NE38 0ED

Wren Close

Washington South

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Detailed insights for NE38 0ED

Overview

Postcode NE38 0ED 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Oxclose and Lambton has a low 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.

Crime level

6/10

Oxclose and Lambton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from NE38 0ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 0ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHolley ParkLargeWalking directions to Holley Park
0.2 miAyton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ayton Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
3,817 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.79(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-45%)
Burglary
9.07(+103%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-47%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
98.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.83%
Caribbean
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.47%
No qualifications
46
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.49%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
45.95%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.83%
Social rents from council
11
9.91%
Other social rented
9
8.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.31%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Washington South

Median price£159,950
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £235K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £737,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£284,750£258
Semi-Detached36£159,975£225
Terraced38£124,975£142
Flats3£78,000£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£60,000£118,000£100,000
2017£248,750£56,000£125,000£100,000
2018£220,000£62,000£126,475£106,500
2019£270,000£50,000£133,000£109,500
2020£270,475£45,000£135,000£110,000
2021£285,500£65,000£139,975£112,000
2022£289,995£53,725£153,000£125,000
2023£282,250£60,000£139,500£121,750
2024£285,000£60,000£146,000£125,000
2025£295,000£47,000£159,950£125,000
2026£280,000£81,500£165,000£126,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£84£167£101
2017£199£88£186£112
2018£199£115£178£119
2019£209£88£173£146
2020£210£101£196£117
2021£225£94£200£131
2022£247£94£221£136
2023£242£102£209£135
2024£254£101£214£136
2025£258£109£230£143
2026£262£122£224£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 202511, Wren Close, Washington, NE38 0EDTerracedLeasehold£62,000
09 Apr 202617, Dunlin Drive, Washington, NE38 0EBFlatsLeasehold£85,000
31 Oct 20252, Dunlin Drive, Washington, NE38 0EBTerracedFreehold£145,000
04 Mar 20264, Teal Close, Washington, NE38 0EATerracedFreehold£159,950
04 Aug 202510, Heron Close, Washington, NE38 0EJTerracedFreehold£121,000

Schools

In the NE38 0ED postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 0ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolley Park AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLambton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOxclose Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 0ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miH&M Store33 Penshaw View, Portobello, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2JLWalking directions to H&M Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE38 0ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brandon Mark Feeley

Washington South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington SouthE05001176
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxclose and LambtonE02001810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 020FE01008872
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 0ED

Is NE38 0ED (Oxclose and Lambton) safe?

The area around NE38 0ED records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE38 0ED?

The median sale price around NE38 0ED in Oxclose and Lambton is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 0ED?

There are 11 schools close to NE38 0ED, including Holley Park Academy (Good), Lambton Primary School (Good) and Oxclose Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 0ED?

NE38 0ED scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 0ED (Oxclose and Lambton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 0ED is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brandon Mark Feeley (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.