DH4 7QL is a sought-after residential area on Mill Crescent, 0.5km 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 7QL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7QL are sourced from Output Area E00044660 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL CRESCENT, DH4 7QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CRESCENT, DH4 7QL.
262
48
£ 38,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH4 7QL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £68k 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 7QL. The average age is 47.9. 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
Flat
£ 69,995
1 sales · Mean £ 69,995
Terraced
£ 68,000
1 sales · Mean £ 68,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7QL 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
Barnwell Academy
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Shiney Row Primary School
New Penshaw Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bella Candy0.3 km
- Life Style Express0.7 km
- T.S.C. Dobbin Ltd (Pharmacy)0.8 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Jagpal B S0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crispy Cod0.5 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Village Spice0.4 km
- Pizza La Vita0.5 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.2 km
- The Philadelphia0.9 km
- The Prospect0.7 km
- Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Isla's Kitchen0.3 km
- Coffee Connect0.3 km
- Coffee Grams0.9 km
- Freshly Made0.9 km
- Full Of Beanz0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- NISA NEW HERRINGTON0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.7 km
- Sunderland8.2 km
- St Peters8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road - Council Avenue0.1 km
- Chester Road - Church Street0.1 km
- Church Street-Aged Miners Houses0.2 km
- Church Street-Aged Miners Houses0.2 km
- Station Road-Helmsley Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47QL · Data under Open Government Licence