Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

TESLA STREET, DH4 4TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TESLA STREET, DH4 4TE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

321

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

work
Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: DH4 4TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

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.

home £72,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary8
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

P

Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.9 km
P

Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
P

Barnwell Academy

Good281 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Philadelphia0.5 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.6 km
  • Newbottle W M C0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Coffee Grams0.4 km
  • Freshly Made0.4 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.9 km
fastfood

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