Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

MOWBRAY TERRACE, DH4 4DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOWBRAY TERRACE, DH4 4DU.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4DU 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 43, DH4 4DU 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 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mowbray Terrace, 0.1km from Grasswell in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 4DU 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00044249 (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 4DU. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

DH4 4DU has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.3 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils0.6 km
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Kepier

Good1082 pupils1.1 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Colling D M0.9 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.7 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Park Lane Cards0.9 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.8 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.5 km
  • The Britannia1.0 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.6 km
  • The White Lion1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Grillerz0.7 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Lovely Takeaway0.9 km
  • Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Nutmeg Tree0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • KJ BBQ House & Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza Castle0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bhaji0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
  • Sunderland8.6 km
  • Seaham8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.0 km
  • Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce0.1 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.4 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.4 km
  • Abbey Drive0.5 km