DH4 4XW is a sought-after residential area on Warren Close, 0.3km 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 4XW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 4XW are sourced from Output Area E00044242 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARREN CLOSE, DH4 4XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARREN CLOSE, DH4 4XW.
364
38
£ 40,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 4XW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
DH4 4XW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 92% 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. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 4XW. The average age is 38.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 137,500
8 sales · Mean £ 140,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 4XW 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- Life Style Express0.9 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.8 km
- Philadelphia Local0.7 km
- Quarry Service Station1.0 km
- Newbottle Food Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newbottle W M C0.6 km
- The Philadelphia0.7 km
- The Sun Inn & Amalfi0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Coffee Grams0.7 km
- Freshly Made0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Grasswell Chippy0.9 km
- Pizza La Vita1.0 km
- Cook @ Cooker0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.1 km
- Sunderland8.4 km
- St Peters8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.4 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.4 km
- Philadelphia Lane-The Crescent0.4 km
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens0.4 km
- Philadelphia Lane-Bus Depot0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH44XW · Data under Open Government Licence