DH4 7QX is a sought-after residential area on Whitefield Crescent, 0.3km from Penshaw, Old (or Painshaw) in Shiney Row and Penshaw. Administratively it sits within Shiney Row ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH4, DH4 7QX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 7QX are sourced from Output Area E00044653 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEFIELD CRESCENT, DH4 7QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEFIELD CRESCENT, DH4 7QX.
280
52
£ 38,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH4 7QX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 7QX. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 151,250
9 sales · Mean £ 153,805
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH4 7QX has low crime rates — 26 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
Barnwell Academy
New Penshaw Academy
Shiney Row Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bella Candy0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Penshaw Pharmacy0.3 km
- Marshalls The Bakers0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Crispy Cod0.4 km
- Village Spice0.6 km
- Pizza La Vita0.9 km
- Rana's Fish \& Chips0.6 km
- Mais- Thai0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Shiney Row Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Monument Pub0.9 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.5 km
- The Prospect0.7 km
- Penshaw Catholic Social Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Isla's Kitchen0.5 km
- Coffee Connect0.6 km
- Full Of Beanz0.5 km
- The Blue Olive Deli0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.6 km
- Sunderland8.3 km
- St Peters8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Our Lady Queen Of Peace Rc School0.1 km
- Station Road-Redlands0.2 km
- Station Road-Manor House0.3 km
- Wensleydale Avenue-Wharfedale0.3 km
- Station Road-Helmsley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH47QX · Data under Open Government Licence