The DH4 6HU postcode is in Sunderland, Sunderland postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH4 6HU area, explore the DH4 6HU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH4 6HU area, visit the DH4 6HU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH4 |
| Ward | Houghton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Houghton West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Houghton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5147 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Dubmire, High(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Front Street Fence Houses(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(3.24 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(15.78 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubmire PrimaryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH4 6HL (0.08 mi) | Details |
| Woodlea Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH4 6AR (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Burnside Academy InspiresPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH4 5HB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| KepierSecondary, Good | 11-16 | DH4 5BH (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.82 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| kepier medical practiceActivekepier medical practice, leyburn grove, houghton-le-spring, tyne & wear | 01915842106 | DH4 5EQ |
The population of DH46HU is 267 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1474), Between 25 to 34 (1187), and Between 35 to 44 (1063).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 255 people, followed by Indian with a total of 10.
Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 32 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (348), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (270).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (127), followed by Christian (115).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (51) followed by Routine occupations (46), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (621), and 221 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1960) and Africa (15).