Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

KIRK VIEW, DH4 4EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRK VIEW, DH4 4EJ.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DH4 4EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% 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 up 96.1% year-on-year.

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

DH4 4EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirk View, 0.2km from Newbottle 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 4EJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 96.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00044243 (shared with 15 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 4EJ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 83,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DH4 4EJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils1.3 km
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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newbottle W M C0.1 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Grasswell Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.7 km
  • Sunderland8.0 km
  • St Peters8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.1 km
  • South Street0.1 km
  • Sunderland Road-The Vicarage0.1 km
  • Front Street - Hartoft Close0.1 km
  • Front Street0.2 km