DH4 4AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Success in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 4AX represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00044674 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4AX.
271
41
£ 38,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4AX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH4 4AX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4AX. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
DH4 4AX has low crime rates — 18 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
Shiney Row Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Barnwell Academy
Bournmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bella Candy0.6 km
- Life Style Express0.9 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)1.0 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Jagpal B S0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Village Spice0.5 km
- Pizza La Vita0.9 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Mais- Thai0.6 km
- Pizza Box0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
- The Philadelphia0.9 km
- Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Isla's Kitchen0.6 km
- Coffee Connect0.6 km
- Coffee Grams1.0 km
- Freshly Made1.0 km
- Full Of Beanz0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.2 km
- Sunderland8.8 km
- St Peters9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Blind Lane-Golf Course Road0.3 km
- Blind Lane-Golf Course Road0.3 km
- Chester Road-Hindsons Crescent0.3 km
- Golf Course Road-Bowes Lea0.4 km
- Golf Course Road-Bowes Lea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44AX · Data under Open Government Licence