DH4 7LT is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.2km from Shiney Row in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH4 7LT has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7LT are sourced from Output Area E00044664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, DH4 7LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, DH4 7LT.
281
41
£ 38,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 7LT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH4 7LT is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 7LT. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 89,000
9 sales · Mean £ 97,661
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7LT has low crime rates — 31 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
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Shiney Row Primary School
Barnwell Academy
New Penshaw Academy
Bournmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bella Candy0.5 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Jagpal B S0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Penshaw Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Crispy Cod1.0 km
- Village Spice0.3 km
- Pizza La Vita1.0 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.3 km
- Mais- Thai0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.4 km
- Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Isla's Kitchen0.4 km
- Coffee Connect0.3 km
- Full Of Beanz0.4 km
- The Blue Olive Deli0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Biddick Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.1 km
- Sunderland8.8 km
- St Peters9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road-Grangewood Close0.2 km
- Chester Road - Station Road0.3 km
- Chester Road-Hindsons Crescent0.3 km
- Biddick Woods Estate0.3 km
- Chester Road - Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47LT · Data under Open Government Licence