DH4 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 908 active and 244 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DH4 (15%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DH4 are around £195k, up 10.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH4 at 292 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DH4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH4 postcode area.
34,763
44
£ 36,957 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 44, DH4 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £195k. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Shiney Row Primary School
Woodlea Primary School
Bournmoor Primary School
West Rainton Primary School
Kepier
New Penshaw Academy
Newbottle Primary Academy
Barnwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- The Storehouse Pharmacy
- Dicksons Pork Shops
- Greggs
- Kavi Stores
- UK International Mini Market
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Dubmire R.B.L. Social Club
- Free Gardeners Arms
- Grey Horse
- New Herrington W.M. Club
- Burnmoor Cricket, Lawn Tennis and Football Club
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Silver Grid
- Spicy China
- Subway
- Tandoori Garden
- Tasty Kitchen
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Italian Farmhouse
- Chilton Diner
- Coffee Connect
- Coffee Grams
- Costa
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Op
- Heron Foods
- Heron Foods
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Lidl
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: DH4 · Data under Open Government Licence