Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FRONT STREET, DH4 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DH4 4ER.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

268

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4ER 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 47, DH4 4ER has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.2km from Newbottle in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH4 4ER is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00044250 (shared with 7 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 4ER. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,500

1 sales · Mean £ 190,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DH4 4ER has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.5 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.1 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Dragon Inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Grasswell Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.8 km
  • Sunderland8.0 km
  • St Peters8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.1 km
  • Sunderland Road-The Vicarage0.1 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Front Street - Hartoft Close0.2 km
  • Front Street0.3 km