DH4 9BR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from New Town in Houghton-le-Spring. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Houghton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
Day-to-day life in DH4 9BR has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 9BR are sourced from Output Area E00044437 (shared with 195 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH4 9BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 9BR.
228
42
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 9BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH4 9BR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 9BR. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near DH4 9BR are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kepier
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Burnside Academy Inspires
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Newbottle Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Colling D M0.4 km
- House Of Ruhr0.4 km
- Kepier Pharmacy0.5 km
- Market Express Store0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Grillerz0.2 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Space 40.2 km
- Lovely Takeaway0.2 km
- Palanquin Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KJ BBQ House & Pizza0.1 km
- Pizza Castle0.2 km
- Pizza Dial0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Fabio's Express0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The White Lion0.1 km
- The Wild Boar0.1 km
- Tropi's Bar0.1 km
- Bowling Club0.4 km
- Glendale Social Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street7.0 km
- Seaham8.4 km
- Sunderland9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.0 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.0 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.0 km
- Houghton-Le-Spring0.1 km
- Houghton Le Spring0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH49BR · Data under Open Government Licence