DH4 4TE is a sought-after residential area on Tesla Street, 0.1km from Philadelphia in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4TE are sourced from Output Area E00044271 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TESLA STREET, DH4 4TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TESLA STREET, DH4 4TE.
321
46
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH4 4TE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £72k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4TE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 57,500
2 sales · Mean £ 57,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4TE has low crime rates — 15 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
Shiney Row Primary School
Barnwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Newbottle Food Store0.5 km
- The Wax Hive0.8 km
- Life Style Express0.7 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.6 km
- Philadelphia Local0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Philadelphia0.5 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.6 km
- Newbottle W M C0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Coffee Grams0.4 km
- Freshly Made0.4 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.7 km
- Dragon Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Cook @ Cooker0.7 km
- Tandoori Garden1.0 km
- The Food Emporium1.0 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Ollie's/ Dollies Diner And Takeaway0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
- Sunderland8.0 km
- St Peters8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.2 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.2 km
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.2 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Success Row0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44TE · Data under Open Government Licence