DH4 4JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bunker Hill in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 4JG represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4JG are sourced from Output Area E00044668 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 4JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 4JG.
288
46
£ 40,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4JG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DH4 4JG is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 4JG. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4JG has low crime rates — 18 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
Shiney Row Primary School
Barnwell Academy
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Newbottle Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Newbottle Food Store1.0 km
- Shiney Foodstore0.7 km
- The Wax Hive0.4 km
- Philadelphia Local0.0 km
- Bella Candy0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shoulder Of Mutton0.9 km
- The Philadelphia0.0 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi1.0 km
- Newbottle W M C1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Coffee Connect0.9 km
- Coffee Grams0.0 km
- Freshly Made0.0 km
- Full Of Beanz0.9 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op1.0 km
- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cook @ Cooker0.3 km
- Mais- Thai0.8 km
- Pizza Box0.9 km
- Spicy China0.9 km
- Tandoori Garden0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.2 km
- Sunderland7.9 km
- St Peters8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Philadelphia Lane-Success Row0.0 km
- Success Road-Shop Row0.1 km
- Success Road-Shop Row0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Success Row0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44JG · Data under Open Government Licence