Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DH4 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4BA.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DH4 4BA is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DH4 4BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Grasswell in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00044251 (shared with 8 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 4BA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 4BA is above average at 112 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.

Shoplifting104
Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.4 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.7 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils0.7 km
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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.7 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.8 km
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Colling D M0.6 km
  • House Of Ruhr0.6 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Market Express Store0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Grillerz0.3 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Space 40.2 km
  • Lovely Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Castle0.3 km
  • Pizza Dial0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Fabio's Express0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The White Lion0.5 km
  • The Wild Boar0.5 km
  • Tropi's Bar0.5 km
  • Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Glendale Social Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.8 km
  • Seaham8.5 km
  • Sunderland8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Newbottle Street-Hall0.1 km
  • Newbottle Street-Hall0.1 km
  • Newbottle Street0.2 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Station Rd0.3 km
  • Houghton Le Spring0.3 km