DH4 7AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Herrington Burn in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH4, DH4 7AR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00044658 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 7AR.
450
38
£ 38,100 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH4 7AR — age 38, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7AR. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7AR has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Shiney Row Primary School
Barnwell Academy
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
New Penshaw Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- A + S Green @ Penshaw Tearooms1.0 km
- Marshalls The Bakers0.9 km
- Shiney Foodstore0.7 km
- The Wax Hive0.1 km
- Philadelphia Local0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
- The Philadelphia0.5 km
- The Prospect0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coffee Connect0.9 km
- Coffee Grams0.5 km
- Freshly Made0.5 km
- Full Of Beanz0.9 km
- Isla's Kitchen0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Cook @ Cooker0.2 km
- Mais- Thai0.8 km
- Peach Gardens0.9 km
- Pizza Box1.0 km
- Spicy China0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.3 km
- Sunderland7.6 km
- St Peters7.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Aidans Terrace-Nursing Home0.1 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Nursing Home0.2 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Freezemoor Road0.2 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Freezemoor Road0.2 km
- Herrington Burn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47AR · Data under Open Government Licence