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NE38 0LQ

Pembridge

Washington South

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Overview

Postcode NE38 0LQ 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 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 nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Holley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Oxclose and Lambton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Oxclose and Lambton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from NE38 0LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0LQ 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 0LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolley ParkLargeWalking directions to Holley Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
5,755.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.39(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.66(-51%)
Public order
5.74(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-50%)
Other crime
2.46(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
98.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.88%
Other Asian
1
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
Other
1
0.29%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
25.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.91%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
34.38%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.38%
Social rents from council
14
10.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Other social rented
11
8.59%
Total households: 128

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20256, Raglan, Washington, NE38 0LETerracedFreehold£128,000
24 Oct 202545, Raglan, Washington, NE38 0LFTerracedFreehold£118,000
31 Jan 202573, Stanhope, Washington, NE38 0LLTerracedFreehold£96,000
08 Dec 202552, Crighton, Washington, NE38 0LDTerracedFreehold£110,000
04 Jul 202556, Raby Road, Washington, NE38 0LUTerracedFreehold£129,995

Schools

In the NE38 0LQ postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 0LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John Boste Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miNurseryOxclose Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryOxclose Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 0LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierRushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LLWalking directions to Premier

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 0LQ, 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 020CE01008869
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 0LQ

Is NE38 0LQ (Oxclose and Lambton) safe?

The area around NE38 0LQ 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.

What is the average house price near NE38 0LQ?

The median sale price around NE38 0LQ 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 0LQ?

There are 11 schools close to NE38 0LQ, including St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington (Outstanding), Oxclose Nursery School (Outstanding) and Oxclose Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 0LQ?

NE38 0LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 0LQ 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.