DH4 4BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Thorpe Close, 0.2km from Sunniside in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00170240 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE THORPE CLOSE, DH4 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE THORPE CLOSE, DH4 4BF.
604
32
£ 35,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH4 4BF — age 32, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4BF. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
10 sales · Mean £ 247,680
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4BF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbottle Primary Academy
Burnside Academy Inspires
Kepier
Shiney Row Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Binning Convenience Store0.7 km
- Kepier Pharmacy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Houghton Comrades Club0.9 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.4 km
- Newbottle W M C0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.1 km
- Sunderland8.7 km
- St Peters9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace0.2 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.2 km
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace0.2 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.2 km
- Burnside Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44BF · Data under Open Government Licence