DH4 4EG is a sought-after residential area on Houghton Road, 0.2km from Holmlands Estate in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For serious buyers, DH4 4EG is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00044246 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUGHTON ROAD, DH4 4EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTON ROAD, DH4 4EG.
259
50
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
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
DH4 4EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £353k 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 4EG. The average age is 50.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 353,000
1 sales · Mean £ 353,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4EG has low crime rates — 14 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
Shiney Row Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newbottle W M C0.3 km
- The Philadelphia1.0 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.1 km
- Coffee Grams1.0 km
- Freshly Made1.0 km
- Dragon Inn0.1 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Philadelphia Local1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
- Sunderland8.2 km
- St Peters8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Front Street0.1 km
- Front Street0.1 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.1 km
- Front Street - Hartoft Close0.1 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44EG · Data under Open Government Licence