DH4 4EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirk View, 0.2km from Newbottle 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 4EJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 96.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00044243 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRK VIEW, DH4 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRK VIEW, DH4 4EJ.
235
43
£ 40,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH4 4EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% 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. Property prices are trending up 96.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4EJ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 83,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
DH4 4EJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
2 nearby- Newbottle W M C0.1 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.3 km
- Dragon Inn0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.7 km
- Sunderland8.0 km
- St Peters8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Front Street0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- Sunderland Road-The Vicarage0.1 km
- Front Street - Hartoft Close0.1 km
- Front Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44EJ · Data under Open Government Licence