Postcode NE38 0QA 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 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 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.
Oxclose and Lambton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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 49 ft away from NE38 0QA.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE38 0QA 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Princess Anne Park | Large | Walking directions to The Princess Anne Park |
| 0.2 mi | Holley Park | Large | Walking directions to Holley Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £298,750 |
| Flats | 11 | £61,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £177,750 |
| Terraced | 33 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 0QA postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 01/01/2026.