DH4 4SF is a sought-after residential area on Wetherby Close, 0.3km from Philadelphia in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For serious buyers, DH4 4SF is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4SF are sourced from Output Area E00044271 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WETHERBY CLOSE, DH4 4SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERBY CLOSE, DH4 4SF.
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46
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4SF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH4 4SF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4SF. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
6 sales · Mean £ 294,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4SF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbottle Primary Academy
Shiney Row Primary School
Burnside Academy Inspires
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.4 km
- The Wax Hive1.0 km
- Life Style Express0.8 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.7 km
- Philadelphia Local0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Philadelphia0.6 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.4 km
- Newbottle W M C0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Coffee Grams0.6 km
- Freshly Made0.6 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cook @ Cooker0.8 km
- Grasswell Chippy1.0 km
- Pizza La Vita0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.3 km
- Sunderland8.1 km
- St Peters8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.3 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.3 km
- Front Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44SF · Data under Open Government Licence