DH4 5HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnside Avenue, 0.3km from Houghton-le-Spring in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH4 5HR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 5HR are sourced from Output Area E00044425 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNSIDE AVENUE, DH4 5HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNSIDE AVENUE, DH4 5HR.
269
45
£ 35,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 5HR 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in DH4 5HR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 5HR. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 77,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 5HR has low crime rates — 28 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
Burnside Academy Inspires
Newbottle Primary Academy
Kepier
Dubmire Primary
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Colling D M0.7 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.4 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Park Lane Cards0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grillerz0.8 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.9 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.8 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- The Nutmeg Tree0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- KJ BBQ House & Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza Castle0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Bhaji0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowling Club0.9 km
- Houghton Comrades Club0.7 km
- The Britannia1.0 km
- Tropi's Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.1 km
- Sunderland9.2 km
- Seaham9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sherburn Grove0.0 km
- Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.1 km
- Abbey Drive0.2 km
- Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.2 km
- Abbey Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH45HR · Data under Open Government Licence