Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HOUGHTON ROAD, DH4 4EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTON ROAD, DH4 4EF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4EF 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

DH4 4EF is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

home £239,950 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH4 4EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Houghton Road, 0.3km from Holmlands Estate in Shiney Row and Penshaw. 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 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% 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: Average house prices are around £239k, down 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EF 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 4EF. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 239,950

3 sales · Mean £ 248,316

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

DH4 4EF has low crime rates — 25 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 offences30
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.2 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.3 km
  • Houghton Comrades Club0.9 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.0 km
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Binning Convenience Store0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Grasswell Chippy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
  • Sunderland8.3 km
  • St Peters8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.0 km
  • Houghton Road-Coaley Lane0.0 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Front Street0.2 km