DH4 5DD is a mixed residential area on Linden Grove, 0.5km from Houghton-le-Spring in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 5DD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00044447 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDEN GROVE, DH4 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN GROVE, DH4 5DD.
253
51
£ 36,600 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH4 5DD — age 51, 96% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 5DD. The average age is 51.0. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,000
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around DH4 5DD is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kepier
Burnside Academy Inspires
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Newbottle Primary Academy
Dubmire Primary
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Apple Orchard0.5 km
- Blackberries Patisserie0.9 km
- Hopes Pharmacy0.6 km
- North View Service Station0.7 km
- Savers0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bowling Club0.3 km
- Glendale Social Club0.9 km
- Houghton Comrades Club0.8 km
- Houghton Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Britannia0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Catering0.8 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.3 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- The Nutmeg Tree0.6 km
- Grillerz0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bhaji0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Pizzalicious0.9 km
- Rivaaj0.7 km
- KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
- Seaham8.9 km
- Sunderland9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Park Road-Hazel Avenue0.1 km
- Dairy Lane-Willow Road0.1 km
- Dairy Lane0.1 km
- Burn Park Road-Bernard Street0.2 km
- Burn Park Road-Seaburn Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH45DD · Data under Open Government Licence