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Newbottle & Penshaw

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About

The Newbottle & Penshaw area sits in the eastern part of the City of Sunderland, comprising residential villages and open land. Newbottle is a former mining village with a central green, while Penshaw is known for its prominent hill. The landscape is characterised by the Wear lowlands and the steep rise of Penshaw Hill. Housing includes a mix of inter-war and post-war estates, alongside older terraced homes.

The area is dominated by the Penshaw Monument, a large Greek-style folly atop the hill visible for miles. Land use is a combination of residential streets, local shopping parades, and agricultural fields. The River Wear flows to the north, with the Herrington Country Park providing green space on the site of a former colliery. The area is connected by several major roads, including the A182 and A183.

Area overview

On average Newbottle & Penshaw has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year. Newbottle & Penshaw is home to around 7,665 people, with a population density of about 458.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newbottle & Penshaw Population
7,665
Population density
458.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.31(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-46%)
Burglary
5.22(+17%)
Shoplifting
3.39(-71%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,379
96.32%
Other White
74
0.97%
Chinese
29
0.38%
Irish
27
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.33%
Total population: 7,661

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,759
27.31%
No qualifications
1,247
19.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,440

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,238
37.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,216
36.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
13.35%
Other social rented
215
6.51%
Social rents from council
136
4.12%
Total households: 3,304

Property prices in Newbottle & Penshaw

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £149,975 in Newbottle & Penshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newbottle & Penshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbottle & Penshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£260,000
Semi-Detached30£160,000
Terraced46£102,250

10 years median price trend in Newbottle & Penshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbottle & Penshaw.

All postcodes in Newbottle & Penshaw

DH44LD

Copt Hill

DH47NP

Allendale Crescent

DH44TP

Aster Terrace

DH44UF

Saunton Court

DH44GP

Copt Hill

DH47AT

Banks Buildings

SR49JZ

Chester Road

DH47HR

The Oaks

DH47AQ

Mons Crescent

DH47BH

Freezemoor Road

DH47BB

Railway Terrace North

DH44LZ

St Aidans Terrace

DH58BB

Stanley Street

DH47EG

Wigham Terrace

DH47HT

The Cedars

DH44HS

St Cuthberts Road

DH44SG

Melrose Gardens

DH44LE

Philadelphia Lane

DH44XQ

Dunraven Close

DH44TH

Success Road

DH44GD

The Stables

DH44NL

Durham Road

DH44ET

Charles Street

DH44AZ

Houghtonside

DH44XF

Connaught Close

DH44JW

Shiney Row

DH44XR

Tiverton Close

DH44EL

Broderick Terrace

DH44UH

Devonport

DH47EU

Glen Terrace

DH44FS

Rosa Court

DH44EQ

Houghton Road

DH44TR

Blossom Grove

SR40NH

Riverside

SR49JY

Chester Road

DH47AA

Travers Street

DH44HX

North Street

DH44NR

The Paddock

DH44NE

Lady Beatrice Terrace

DH44SH

Hill View Road

DH47EL

Chester Road

DH44NN

Durham Road

SR49JX

Chester Road

DH47AH

Philadelphia Lane

DH44TU

Stotts Pastures

DH47NG

Railway Cottages

DH44XA

Bradwell Way

DH44EG

Houghton Road

DH44AT

Newbottle Street

DH44JE

Philadelphia Lane

DH44FT

Populus Court

DH44HN

Cathedral View

DH47HH

Bell Street

DH44HD

Bertha Terrace

DH44XZ

Torrington Close

DH47EQ

Garden Place

DH44LU

Fletcher Crescent

DH44LS

Fletcher Crescent

DH44EZ

North Street

DH44AS

Newbottle Street

DH44NQ

Copt Hill

DH44UN

Trinity Park

DH44XH

Romney Close

DH44FL

Calamint Crescent

DH44UW

Kingston Mews

SR49JU

Alice Well Villas

DH44XU

Sidmouth Close

DH44ZJ

Agincourt

DH44TT

Golf Course Road

DH44NP

Mcclaren Way

DH47AG

Marne Street

DH44NY

Over The Hill Farm Steadings

DH47NQ

Follet Close

DH44EH

South Street

DH44UE

Lynton Court

DH44ZH

Aberford Drive

DH47HQ

Rainton Street

DH44XB

Granville Drive

DH44HH

Sunderland Road

DH44LT

Fletcher Crescent

DH44SP

Cairnhill Terrace

DH44FN

Cyberus Crescent

DH47AU

Grieves Buildings

DH44YB

Okehampton Drive

DH44JF

Thompsons Buildings

DH47ER

Back Lane

DH44XT

Honiton Close

DH47NH

Coxgreen Road

DH58BA

Balfour Street

DH44HG

Garden Terrace

DH44XS

Elfordleigh

DH58LU

Seaham Road

DH47JN

Monument View

DH47AD

Surrey Place

DH44FD

Edison Close

DH44EW

Front Street

DH44FF

Cellar Hill Close

DH47EJ

Victoria Terrace

DH47BG

Catherine Road

DH44TS

West View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.