Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

NEWBOTTLE STREET, DH4 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBOTTLE STREET, DH4 4AN.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /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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Index Insight: DH4 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DH4 4AN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH4 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newbottle Street, 0.7km from New Town in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00044437 (shared with 195 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4AN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around DH4 4AN is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting98
Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.4 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils0.4 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.4 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.6 km
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Colling D M0.5 km
  • House Of Ruhr0.3 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Market Express Store0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Grillerz0.2 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Space 40.3 km
  • Lovely Takeaway0.3 km
  • Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.0 km
  • Pizza Castle0.2 km
  • Pizza Dial0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Fabio's Express0.1 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Burn1.0 km
  • The Burn1.0 km
  • The White Lion0.0 km
  • The Wild Boar0.1 km
  • Tropi's Bar0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.1 km
  • Lidl0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street7.0 km
  • Seaham8.3 km
  • Sunderland9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton-Le-Spring0.0 km
  • Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
  • Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
  • Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
  • Houghton Le Spring0.1 km