Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HILL VIEW CRESCENT, DH4 4SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL VIEW CRESCENT, DH4 4SJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

259

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DH4 4SJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DH4 4SJ is a sought-after residential area on Hill View Crescent, 0.3km from Holmlands Estate in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 4SJ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00044246 (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 4SJ. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,250

2 sales · Mean £ 136,250

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

DH4 4SJ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.1 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils1.5 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Binning Convenience Store0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.8 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.2 km
  • Newbottle W M C0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Dragon Inn0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Grasswell Chippy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
  • Sunderland8.4 km
  • St Peters8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.2 km
  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.2 km
  • Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.2 km
  • Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.2 km
  • Front Street0.3 km