DH4 4AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Houghtonside, 0.8km from Grasswell in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00044251 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUGHTONSIDE, DH4 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTONSIDE, DH4 4AZ.
237
44
£ 40,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4AZ 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.
Area Character
DH4 4AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £81k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
9 sales · Mean £ 62,661
Semi-Detached
£ 94,000
1 sales · Mean £ 94,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around DH4 4AZ is above average at 138 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.
school Local Schools
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Burnside Academy Inspires
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Kepier
Newbottle Primary Academy
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Colling D M0.6 km
- House Of Ruhr0.4 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.6 km
- Market Express Store0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Grillerz0.1 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Space 40.2 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.4 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Castle0.1 km
- Pizza Dial0.5 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Fabio's Express0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The White Lion0.3 km
- The Wild Boar0.2 km
- Tropi's Bar0.3 km
- Bowling Club0.6 km
- Glendale Social Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.0 km
- Seaham8.3 km
- Sunderland8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Way0.1 km
- Hillside Way0.1 km
- Newbottle Street0.1 km
- Houghton Le Spring0.1 km
- Newbottle Street-Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44AZ · Data under Open Government Licence