DH4 4BJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from New Town in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 4BJ represents 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00044437 (shared with 195 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4BJ.
228
42
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH4 4BJ's 57% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around DH4 4BJ is above average at 124 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.
school Local Schools
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Kepier
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Burnside Academy Inspires
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Newbottle Primary Academy
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Colling D M0.5 km
- House Of Ruhr0.3 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.5 km
- Market Express Store0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Grillerz0.1 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Space 40.2 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.3 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.1 km
- Pizza Castle0.1 km
- Pizza Dial0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Fabio's Express0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The White Lion0.1 km
- The Wild Boar0.1 km
- Tropi's Bar0.1 km
- Bowling Club0.5 km
- Glendale Social Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.1 km
- Lidl0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.0 km
- Seaham8.3 km
- Sunderland8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Way0.1 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
- Hillside Way0.1 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44BJ · Data under Open Government Licence