Area Analysis Sunderland, North East

DH4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH4 postcode area.

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Population

34,763

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,957 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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8/10
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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.

home £195,038 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3238
Anti-social behaviour2066
Criminal damage and arson1098
Shoplifting825
Public order646

school Local Schools

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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils
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Woodlea Primary School

Good226 pupils
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Bournmoor Primary School

Good96 pupils
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West Rainton Primary School

Good137 pupils
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils
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New Penshaw Academy

Good162 pupils
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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils
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Barnwell Academy

Good281 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • The Storehouse Pharmacy
  • Dicksons Pork Shops
  • Greggs
  • Kavi Stores
  • UK International Mini Market
  • + 47 more
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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
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Silver Grid
  • Spicy China
  • Subway
  • Tandoori Garden
  • Tasty Kitchen
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • The Italian Farmhouse
  • Chilton Diner
  • Coffee Connect
  • Coffee Grams
  • Costa
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Heron Foods
  • Heron Foods
  • Iceland Foods Limited
  • Lidl
  • + 1 more