Washington · NE38

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Covering Washington Town Centre, Oxclose, Fatfield, including North Lodge, Washington Central, Washington East. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE38 (Washington Town Centre) in a nutshell

NE38 covers Washington Town Centre, Oxclose, Fatfield, in County Durham and Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE38

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Two councils in one district

NE38 is split between County Durham and Sunderland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE38 stretches across North Lodge, Washington Central, Washington East and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE38', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Washington: 60.2% owner-occupied
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE38 cover?

NE38 (Washington Town Centre, Oxclose, Fatfield) includes the wards of North Lodge, Washington Central, Washington East, Washington South, Washington West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE38?

Neighbouring districts include NE37 (Usworth), DH3 (Chester-le-Street), DH4 (Houghton-le-Spring) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE38 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE38?

About 13,272 households and 31,232 residents at the 2011 Census, across 652 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE38 in?

NE38 sits in County Durham, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE38 1
Areas covered
Washington Town Centre, Oxclose, Fatfield 2
Active postcodes
652 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,272 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
31,232 2
Electoral wards
North Lodge, Washington Central, Washington East, Washington South, Washington West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
Local authority
County Durham, Sunderland 4
Households privately renting (Washington built-up area)
12.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.