Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WEST VIEW, DH4 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, DH4 4ED.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH4 4ED is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DH4 4ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West View, 0.1km from Grasswell in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 4ED represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00044249 (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 4ED. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,250

4 sales · Mean £ 76,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH4 4ED has low crime rates — 24 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.1 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.7 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils1.3 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.3 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.8 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Park Lane Cards1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.6 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.6 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Grillerz0.9 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Nutmeg Tree0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Castle0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bhaji0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Grasswell Chippy0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
  • Sunderland8.5 km
  • St Peters8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce0.1 km
  • Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.1 km
  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.3 km
  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.4 km
  • Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.4 km