DH4 4EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.3km from Holmlands Estate in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 156.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EP are sourced from Output Area E00044243 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT STREET, DH4 4EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DH4 4EP.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH4 4EP's 67% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 156.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4EP. 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
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
Detached
£ 323,000
2 sales · Mean £ 323,000
Terraced
£ 119,500
6 sales · Mean £ 115,841
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4EP has low crime rates — 15 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 C0.1 km
- The Philadelphia1.0 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.2 km
- Coffee Grams1.0 km
- Freshly Made1.0 km
- Dragon Inn0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.1 km
- Philadelphia Local1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.6 km
- Sunderland8.1 km
- St Peters8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Front Street - Hartoft Close0.0 km
- South Street0.1 km
- Front Street0.1 km
- Front Street0.1 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44EP · Data under Open Government Licence