Postcode NE38 0PF is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Oxclose and Lambton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Holley Park.
Oxclose and Lambton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.4% 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 110 ft away from NE38 0PF.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0PF 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 3.1 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £270,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £212,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £68,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,055 | £77,000 | £143,725 | £104,000 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £60,000 | £152,000 | £105,500 |
| 2018 | £208,700 | £63,000 | £138,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £209,950 | £73,375 | £146,500 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £65,000 | £152,000 | £112,500 |
| 2021 | £239,000 | £74,000 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £72,000 | £160,000 | £117,500 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £129,500 | £177,500 | £127,500 |
| 2024 | £253,600 | £70,000 | £176,000 | £126,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £60,500 | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £275,834 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £126,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £125 | £148 | £109 |
| 2017 | £194 | £125 | £152 | £109 |
| 2018 | £196 | £107 | £154 | £120 |
| 2019 | £189 | £113 | £168 | £125 |
| 2020 | £214 | £113 | £163 | £125 |
| 2021 | £168 | £128 | £183 | £123 |
| 2022 | £213 | £110 | £174 | £134 |
| 2023 | £256 | £262 | £174 | £137 |
| 2024 | £215 | £138 | £197 | £138 |
| 2025 | £217 | £114 | £199 | £141 |
| 2026 | £264 | £195 | £218 | £139 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0PF.
In the NE38 0PF postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE38 0PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon
Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE38 0PF records about 56 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.
The median sale price around NE38 0PF in Oxclose and Lambton is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE38 0PF, including Lambton Primary School (Good), Oxclose Community Academy (Good) and Oxclose Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 0PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,231 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 0PF is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.