Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SPARKWELL CLOSE, DH4 4XN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARKWELL CLOSE, DH4 4XN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH4 4XN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH4 4XN is a sought-after residential area on Sparkwell Close, 0.1km from Holmlands Estate in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 4XN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4XN are sourced from Output Area E00044271 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4XN. 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%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH4 4XN has low crime rates — 14 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Newbottle Primary Academy

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Shiney Row Primary School

Good241 pupils1.2 km
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Burnside Academy Inspires

Good145 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Newbottle Food Store0.4 km
  • Life Style Express1.0 km
  • T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.9 km
  • Philadelphia Local0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Philadelphia0.7 km
  • The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.3 km
  • Newbottle W M C0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Coffee Grams0.7 km
  • Freshly Made0.7 km
  • Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cook @ Cooker1.0 km
  • Grasswell Chippy0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street6.3 km
  • Sunderland8.2 km
  • St Peters8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.2 km
  • Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.2 km
  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Front Street0.3 km
  • Front Street - Hartoft Close0.3 km