Postcode NE38 0HW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oxclose and Lambton is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Oxclose and Lambton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.9% 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 of residents in Oxclose and Lambton is £38,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from NE38 0HW.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0HW 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 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 | 25 | £335,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £44,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £124,975 |
10 year median price trend in Washington South
In the NE38 0HW postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Rushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.