DH4 4EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cellar Hill Terrace, 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. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00044458 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CELLAR HILL TERRACE, DH4 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CELLAR HILL TERRACE, DH4 4EB.
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37
£ 35,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4EB 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
DH4 4EB is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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 4EB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,000
15 sales · Mean £ 76,921
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4EB has low crime rates — 25 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
12 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.8 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Park Lane Cards1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newbottle W M C0.6 km
- Houghton Comrades Club0.6 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grillerz0.8 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.4 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- The Nutmeg Tree0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Castle0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bhaji0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Grasswell Chippy0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
- Sunderland8.6 km
- St Peters8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce0.0 km
- Houghton Road-Mowbray Terrace0.1 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.4 km
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.4 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44EB · Data under Open Government Licence