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About

Shiney Row is a residential ward situated in the western part of the Sunderland metropolitan area. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, both older terraced properties and more modern developments. It contains local amenities including shops, schools, and community centres to serve its population. The ward is bordered by the larger settlements of Washington and Chester-le-Street, with the River Wear flowing to its north.

The landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields. Historically, the local economy was connected to the surrounding Durham coalfield, with several former collieries located nearby. The ward is traversed by the A182 road, which provides a key transport link. Residential streets are organised around several primary schools, which form focal points within the community.

Area overview

On average Shiney Row has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% 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 £48,011 per year. There are 5 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 12,291 people, with a population density of about 1,137.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiney Row Population
12,291
Population density
1,137.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.09(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.96(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.82(-10%)
Shoplifting
7.24(-40%)
Public order
6.18(-30%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,863
96.53%
Other White
90
0.73%
Indian
57
0.46%
Other
37
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.29%
Total population: 12,290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,518
24.79%
No qualifications
2,099
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,796
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,606
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,119
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 10,159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,850
34.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,678
31.38%
Other social rented
689
12.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
521
9.74%
Social rents from council
488
9.13%
Total households: 5,347

Property prices in Shiney Row

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Shiney Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shiney Row 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 Shiney Row over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£299,995
Semi-Detached48£156,500
Terraced39£96,000

10 years median price trend in Shiney Row

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiney Row.

All postcodes in Shiney Row

DH47HH

Bell Street

DH47LJ

Oxford Terrace

DH47QS

Avondale Avenue

SR49JR

Coxgreen Road

DH47AA

Travers Street

DH47EN

Wigton Place

DH47NS

Borrowdale Crescent

DH44PS

Briar Lea

DH47TA

Cottonwood

DH44NE

Lady Beatrice Terrace

DH44PY

Briar Close

DH47EG

Wigham Terrace

SR49JT

Shiney Row

DH44LU

Fletcher Crescent

DH47HN

Back Buttsfield Terrace

DH47ER

Back Lane

DH47JY

Frederick Gardens

DH47LX

Gainsborough Crescent

DH47NN

Allendale Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.