Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WEST BRIDGE STREET, DH4 7PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BRIDGE STREET, DH4 7PZ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH4 7PZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH4 7PZ — age 49, 84% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH4 7PZ is a sought-after residential area on West Bridge Street, 0.5km from Mount Pleasant in Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Washington East ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 7PZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7PZ are sourced from Output Area E00044683 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 7PZ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,475

12 sales · Mean £ 146,454

Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH4 7PZ has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Fatfield Academy

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College

Good1646 pupils1.0 km
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New Penshaw Academy

Good162 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Requires Improvement344 pupils1.4 km
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Biddick Academy

Good1126 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier Fatfield0.8 km
  • The Box Office0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sarah's @ The North Biddick Social Club0.2 km
  • The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Fiume Restaurant & River Bar0.1 km
  • North Biddick Social Club0.2 km
  • Havelock Arms0.2 km
  • The Keel Boat0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.8 km
  • Heworth8.5 km
  • Fellgate8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road-Bridge0.1 km
  • Bonemill Lane - Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road-Bridge0.1 km
  • Bonemill Lane - Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road-St Pauls Drive0.2 km