DH4 4DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4DZ are sourced from Output Area E00044458 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 4DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4DZ.
360
37
£ 35,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4DZ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH4 4DZ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4DZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4DZ has low crime rates — 27 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
Newbottle Primary Academy
Burnside Academy Inspires
Kepier
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Kepier Pharmacy0.9 km
- Newbottle Food Store0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Binning Convenience Store0.7 km
- Food Weighhouse1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newbottle W M C0.5 km
- Houghton Comrades Club0.7 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Grillerz1.0 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.2 km
- The Nutmeg Tree1.0 km
- Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Space 41.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.2 km
- Pizza Corner1.0 km
- Silver Grid0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
- Sunderland8.5 km
- St Peters8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce0.2 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.2 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.2 km
- Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44DZ · Data under Open Government Licence