DH4 5HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newburn Crescent, 0.4km from Houghton-le-Spring in Houghton-le-Spring. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH4 5HG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 5HG are sourced from Output Area E00044426 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBURN CRESCENT, DH4 5HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURN CRESCENT, DH4 5HG.
306
43
£ 35,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 5HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH4 5HG is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 5HG. The average age is 43.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 82,500
10 sales · Mean £ 82,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 5HG has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burnside Academy Inspires
Kepier
Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Dubmire Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Apple Orchard0.5 km
- Blackberries Patisserie0.9 km
- Hopes Pharmacy0.5 km
- North View Service Station1.0 km
- Savers0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bowling Club0.7 km
- Houghton Comrades Club0.4 km
- Houghton Rugby Club0.9 km
- The Britannia0.7 km
- The White Lion0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lovely Takeaway0.5 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- The Nutmeg Tree0.5 km
- Grillerz0.5 km
- Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bhaji0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Rivaaj0.8 km
- KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Castle0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
- Seaham8.9 km
- Sunderland9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brinkburn Cres-Newburn Cres0.1 km
- Brinkburn Cres-Moorsburn Dr0.1 km
- Houghton Health Centre0.2 km
- Brinkburn Cres-Leyburn Grove0.2 km
- Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH45HG · Data under Open Government Licence