Postcode NE38 0HE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington South area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Oxclose and Lambton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 median sale price in Washington South is £154,000 (around £210 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,250 and £235,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Holley Park.
Oxclose and Lambton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,495 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from NE38 0HE.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0HE 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Holley Park | Large | Walking directions to Holley Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £737,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £310,000 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £156,000 | £218 |
| Terraced | 36 | £126,500 | £139 |
| Flats | 4 | £64,000 | £101 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £313,500 | £47,000 | £157,975 | £124,975 |
| 2026 | £318,500 | £78,000 | £157,475 | £128,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £226 | £142 |
| 2026 | £253 | £115 | £214 | £153 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | 71, Dilston Close, Washington, NE38 0HE | Detached | Freehold | £214,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 18, Mitford Close, Washington, NE38 0HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Mitford Close, Washington, NE38 0HA | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 39, Witton Court, Washington, NE38 0JH | Terraced | Freehold | £79,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 44, Witton Court, Washington, NE38 0JH | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the NE38 0HE postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 0HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE38 0HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brandon Mark Feeley
Washington South - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE38 0HE records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around NE38 0HE in Washington South is £154,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE38 0HE, including Oxclose Community Academy (Good), Oxclose Primary Academy (Good) and Oxclose Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 0HE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,495 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 0HE 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).