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About

Shiney Row sits within the City of Sunderland in northeast England and lends its name to a local electoral ward. Historically the settlement developed around coal mining in the 19th and early 20th centuries; traces of that past appear in street patterns and some older buildings. Today the area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced housing and post-war estates. Community institutions such as the village hall and parish church act as focal points for local groups and events.
Local facilities include a primary school, small shops, allotments and a community centre used by different age groups. Public transport and road links connect Shiney Row to the wider city while leaving the immediate neighbourhood centred on its main thoroughfare. Playing fields and club pitches host weekend football and youth activities. Local government maps and signage show Shiney Row as a defined ward, a label residents use in everyday addresses and community organising.

Area overview

On average Shiney Row has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shiney Row is £47,803 per year. There are 4 schools in Shiney Row: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shiney Row is home to around 9,690 people, with a population density of about 2,512.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiney Row Population
9,690
Population density
2,512.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.43(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.18(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(-37%)
Public order
5.26(-36%)
Shoplifting
4.64(-60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,319
96.18%
Other White
77
0.79%
Indian
64
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.37%
African
28
0.29%
Total population: 9,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,073
26.56%
No qualifications
1,498
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,452
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,231
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
799
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 7,805

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,468
35.72%
Owns outright
1,270
30.9%
Other social rented
591
14.38%
Social rents from council
436
10.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
6.45%
Total households: 4,110

Property prices in Shiney Row

Median price£193,250
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £265K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £193,250 (about £193 per square foot) in Shiney Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,995 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiney Row over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£291,995£237
Semi-Detached57£160,000£185
Terraced14£159,975£175
Flats1£69,995£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shiney Row

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiney Row.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,950£140,000£127,500
2017£219,950£140,000£128,995
2018£245,000£144,225£147,450
2019£231,498£138,500£149,950
2020£237,500£146,877£110,983
2021£237,950£156,500£139,600
2022£250,000£159,950£141,000
2023£257,475£155,000£117,000
2024£292,000£155,000£115,000
2025£298,748£159,000£125,000
2026£242,750£195,000£196,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiney Row.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiney Row.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£166£139
2017£199£159£158
2018£197£164£169
2019£195£157£164
2020£205£163£123
2021£209£174£160
2022£216£181£168
2023£217£170£152
2024£227£185£134
2025£243£184£156
2026£208£209£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiney Row.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shiney Row in the last year.

All postcodes in Shiney Row

DH47RQ

Bleasdale Crescent

DH47BX

Shiney Row

DH47BL

Shiney Row

DH47QL

Mill Crescent

DH44QG

Paddock Close

DH47DG

Grasmere Crescent

DH44QL

Woodhall Spa

DH44QU

Westbourne Terrace

DH47JB

Teesdale Avenue

DH44PU

Briar Lea

DH47TY

Alpine Close

DH44PZ

Boundary Houses

DH44PN

Golf Course Road

DH46NJ

Blind Lane

DH47DS

The Cove

DH44AX

Foundry Close

DH47LJ

Oxford Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.