DH4 4TJ is a safe, established residential area on Success Road, 0.1km from Bunker Hill in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4TJ are sourced from Output Area E00044675 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUCCESS ROAD, DH4 4TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUCCESS ROAD, DH4 4TJ.
470
44
£ 40,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH4 4TJ — age 44, 92% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4TJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,000
1 sales · Mean £ 187,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4TJ has low crime rates — 21 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- Bella Candy0.6 km
- Life Style Express0.3 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.2 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Jagpal B S0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Village Spice0.8 km
- Pizza La Vita0.4 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.8 km
- Cook @ Cooker0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- Isla's Kitchen0.8 km
- Coffee Connect0.8 km
- Coffee Grams0.2 km
- Freshly Made0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
- The Philadelphia0.2 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.0 km
- Sunderland8.1 km
- St Peters8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Success Road-Shop Row0.1 km
- Success Road-Shop Row0.1 km
- Success Road0.2 km
- Success Road0.2 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Success Row0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44TJ · Data under Open Government Licence