DH4 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Butterwick Road, 0.2km from Sunniside in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 4DE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 £215k, down 12.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00170240 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTERWICK ROAD, DH4 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERWICK ROAD, DH4 4DE.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH4 4DE spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4DE. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 181,995
15 sales · Mean £ 183,974
Detached
£ 242,495
28 sales · Mean £ 239,827
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4DE 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: DH44DE · Data under Open Government Licence