Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WHITEFIELD CRESCENT, DH4 7QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEFIELD CRESCENT, DH4 7QY.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 7QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH4 7QY — age 52, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

DH4 7QY is a sought-after residential area on Whitefield Crescent, 0.1km from Penshaw, Old (or Painshaw) in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For serious buyers, DH4 7QY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7QY are sourced from Output Area E00044693 (shared with 9 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 7QY. The average age is 51.9. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,000

2 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Terraced

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

11 sales · Mean £ 142,540

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

DH4 7QY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Barnwell Academy

Good281 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.4 km
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New Penshaw Academy

Good162 pupils0.4 km
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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bella Candy0.7 km
  • Cooplands0.7 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Penshaw Pharmacy0.2 km
  • A + S Green @ Penshaw Tearooms0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.2 km
  • Village Spice0.7 km
  • Pizza La Vita0.9 km
  • Rana's Fish \& Chips0.7 km
  • Mais- Thai0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Monument Pub0.8 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.6 km
  • The Prospect0.6 km
  • Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Isla's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Coffee Connect0.7 km
  • Full Of Beanz0.6 km
  • The Blue Olive Deli1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street5.7 km
  • Sunderland8.1 km
  • St Peters8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wensleydale Avenue-Wharfedale0.2 km
  • Wensleydale Avenue-Wharfdale0.2 km
  • Avondale Avenue0.2 km
  • Avondale Avuenue0.2 km
  • Our Lady Queen Of Peace Rc School0.3 km