Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LINDEN GROVE, DH4 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN GROVE, DH4 5DD.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH4 5DD — age 51, 96% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DH4 5DD is a mixed residential area on Linden Grove, 0.5km from Houghton-le-Spring in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 5DD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00044447 (shared with 6 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 5DD. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 176,000

5 sales · Mean £ 171,000

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

Crime around DH4 5DD is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting66
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Kepier

Good1082 pupils0.3 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.4 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.9 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils1.3 km
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Dubmire Primary

Good443 pupils1.4 km
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Apple Orchard0.5 km
  • Blackberries Patisserie0.9 km
  • Hopes Pharmacy0.6 km
  • North View Service Station0.7 km
  • Savers0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Glendale Social Club0.9 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.8 km
  • Houghton Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Britannia0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dolce Catering0.8 km
  • Lovely Takeaway0.3 km
  • Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Nutmeg Tree0.6 km
  • Grillerz0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bhaji0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Pizzalicious0.9 km
  • Rivaaj0.7 km
  • KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
  • Seaham8.9 km
  • Sunderland9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Burn Park Road-Hazel Avenue0.1 km
  • Dairy Lane-Willow Road0.1 km
  • Dairy Lane0.1 km
  • Burn Park Road-Bernard Street0.2 km
  • Burn Park Road-Seaburn Drive0.2 km