Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BUTTERWICK ROAD, DH4 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERWICK ROAD, DH4 4DE.

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Population

604

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.9 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils1.5 km
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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Binning Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.9 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.4 km
  • Newbottle W M C0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.4 km
fastfood

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