Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

RAILWAY STREET, DH4 4DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, DH4 4DY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH4 4DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH4 4DY's 56% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DH4 4DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Street, 0.1km from Grasswell in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00044458 (shared with 10 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 4DY. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 59,750

2 sales · Mean £ 59,750

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

DH4 4DY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime6
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 pupils1.2 km
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.3 km
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Colling D M1.0 km
  • Kepier Pharmacy0.7 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Park Lane Cards0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.7 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.6 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Grillerz0.8 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Lovely Takeaway0.9 km
  • Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Nutmeg Tree0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Castle0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Bhaji0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Grasswell Chippy0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
  • Sunderland8.7 km
  • Seaham9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.1 km
  • Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce0.1 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.3 km
  • Blind Lane-Newstead Road0.4 km
  • Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.4 km