DH4 7NH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lambton, Low in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH4 7NH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7NH are sourced from Output Area E00165667 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 7NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 7NH.
188
46
£ 40,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 7NH 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 7NH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% 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 7NH. The average age is 46.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
DH4 7NH has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Penshaw Academy
Fatfield Academy
Columbia Grange School
Barnwell Academy
Biddick Academy
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Abi Madu Convenience Store0.9 km
- Penshaw Stores1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Panda Chef1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oddfellows Arms0.9 km
- Monument Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- ASDA RDC8 Staff Canteen0.7 km
- Faurecia (Vending)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street6.0 km
- Sunderland7.9 km
- St Peters8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47NH · Data under Open Government Licence