The DH4 4AZ postcode is in Sunderland, Sunderland postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH4 4AZ area, explore the DH4 4AZ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH4 4AZ area, visit the DH4 4AZ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH4 |
| Ward | Copt Hill |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Newbottle & Penshaw |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Copt Hill |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7225 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard pressed rented terraces / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Grasswell(0.47 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Hillside Way(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(4.35 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(16.32 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Academy InspiresPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH4 5HB (0.30 mi) | Details |
| KepierSecondary, Good | 11-16 | DH4 5BH (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 5-11 | DH5 8DA (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Newbottle Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH4 4EE (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Gillas Lane Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH5 8EH (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH5 8NF (0.80 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,(0.23 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| houghton medical group,Activehoughton medical group, the health ctr,church st, houghton-le-spring, tyne & wear | 01915842154 | DH4 4DN |
| kepier medical practiceActivekepier medical practice, leyburn grove, houghton-le-spring, tyne & wear | 01915842106 | DH4 5EQ |
The population of DH44AZ is 241 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 54 (1176), Between 55 to 64 (1176), and Below 14 (1140).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 236 people, followed by White: Roma with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 59 adults have No qualifications, while 31 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (262), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (218).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (133), followed by No religion (94).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (38) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (353), and 295 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1292) and European Union EU-14 (13).