Postcode NE38 0JE 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 147.6 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 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Holley Park.
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 147.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from NE38 0JE.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0JE 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Holley Park | Large | Walking directions to Holley Park |
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 0JE postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 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.