Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DH4 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4AU.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 44, DH4 4AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH4 4AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Grasswell in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 4AU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00044251 (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 4AU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around DH4 4AU is moderate at 54 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.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.3 km
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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils0.8 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.9 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils1.0 km
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.5 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Colling D M0.7 km
  • House Of Ruhr0.8 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.4 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Grillerz0.4 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Dragon Inn1.0 km
  • Space 40.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.6 km
  • Pizza Castle0.4 km
  • Pizza Dial0.8 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Fabio's Express0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The White Lion0.7 km
  • The Wild Boar0.6 km
  • Tropi's Bar0.6 km
  • Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.7 km
  • Seaham8.7 km
  • Sunderland8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Newbottle Street-Hall0.2 km
  • Newbottle Street-Hall0.2 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Leyburn Grove0.3 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Station Rd0.4 km
  • Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.4 km