DH4 5SA is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Dubmire in East Rainton. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 5SA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 5SA are sourced from Output Area E00044422 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 5SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 5SA.
498
43
£ 34,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 5SA 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 5SA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 5SA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
DH4 5SA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kepier
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Burnside Academy Inspires
Dubmire Primary
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
East Rainton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- B & S Discount Centre0.9 km
- Bargain Booze - Select Convenience0.9 km
- Colling D M0.7 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.9 km
- North View Service Station0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bowling Club0.8 km
- Dubmire W M Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chilton Diner0.9 km
- Dolce Catering0.1 km
- Freys B's0.7 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.9 km
- N Power0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy Wok0.8 km
- Pizzalicious0.7 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.8 km
- Mangal Smash Burgers Pizzas And Kebabs0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.3 km
- Durham9.0 km
- Seaham9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Dunelm Drive0.3 km
- Rainton Meadows0.4 km
- Rainton Bridge Ind Est0.5 km
- Rainton Bridge Industrial Est0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DH45SA · Data under Open Government Licence