DH4 7DU is a sought-after residential area on Stanley Terrace, 0.3km from Shiney Row in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For serious buyers, DH4 7DU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00044693 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY TERRACE, DH4 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY TERRACE, DH4 7DU.
274
52
£ 38,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 7DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH4 7DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 7DU. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7DU has low crime rates — 42 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
Shiney Row Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Barnwell Academy
New Penshaw Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bella Candy0.2 km
- Life Style Express0.7 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.8 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Jagpal B S0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Village Spice0.3 km
- Pizza La Vita0.6 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.1 km
- The Philadelphia0.8 km
- The Prospect0.9 km
- Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Isla's Kitchen0.2 km
- Coffee Connect0.2 km
- Coffee Grams0.9 km
- Freshly Made0.9 km
- Full Of Beanz0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.6 km
- Sunderland8.3 km
- St Peters8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road - Church Street0.0 km
- Chester Road - Council Avenue0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane0.1 km
- Philadelphia Lane0.1 km
- Church Street-Aged Miners Houses0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47DU · Data under Open Government Licence