DH4 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Freezemoor Road, 0.0km from Herrington, New in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Copt Hill ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 7BH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00044665 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FREEZEMOOR ROAD, DH4 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEZEMOOR ROAD, DH4 7BH.
357
45
£ 40,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 7BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH4 7BH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 7BH. The average age is 45.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7BH has low crime rates — 20 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
7 nearby- Bella Candy1.0 km
- Jai's0.4 km
- Life Style Express0.4 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.4 km
- Shiney Foodstore0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Magic Wok0.1 km
- Cook @ Cooker0.4 km
- Tandoori Garden0.8 km
- The Food Emporium0.8 km
- Pizza La Vita0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Philadelphia0.5 km
- The Prospect0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Coffee Grams0.5 km
- Freshly Made0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.6 km
- Sunderland7.5 km
- St Peters7.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Aidans Terrace-Freezemoor Road0.0 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Freezemoor Road0.0 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Nursing Home0.3 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Nursing Home0.3 km
- St Aidans Terrace-Flighters0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47BH · Data under Open Government Licence