Postcode DH4 4AR is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Houghton Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 4.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rectory Park.
Houghton Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from DH4 4AR.
Houghton Town near DH4 4AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rectory Park | Small | Walking directions to Rectory Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £262,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £157,000 | £179 |
| Terraced | 54 | £111,000 | £138 |
| Flats | 1 | £44,000 | £85 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204,995 | £126,500 | £139,748 | £83,000 |
| 2017 | £216,995 | £70,000 | £133,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £224,975 | £41,500 | £137,750 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £229,975 | £63,000 | £138,995 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £234,995 | £70,000 | £154,950 | £88,475 |
| 2021 | £234,950 | £72,000 | £159,950 | £119,475 |
| 2022 | £243,495 | £74,750 | £170,975 | £137,995 |
| 2023 | £249,973 | £73,500 | £146,000 | £92,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £75,750 | £138,000 | £77,000 |
| 2025 | £270,495 | £74,000 | £153,500 | £111,000 |
| 2026 | £242,000 | £44,000 | £156,500 | £90,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £106 | £162 | £104 |
| 2017 | £191 | £118 | £151 | £107 |
| 2018 | £196 | £90 | £170 | £107 |
| 2019 | £185 | £103 | £149 | £88 |
| 2020 | £196 | £112 | £171 | £108 |
| 2021 | £201 | £115 | £177 | £145 |
| 2022 | £216 | £102 | £190 | £177 |
| 2023 | £219 | £117 | £167 | £112 |
| 2024 | £218 | £122 | £169 | £82 |
| 2025 | £224 | £119 | £181 | £150 |
| 2026 | £212 | £85 | £164 | £117 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 4AR.
In the DH4 4AR postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 54,56,58 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Mautland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 15 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Sunderland, DH4 4AW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Market Express Store | 9 Market Place, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8AH | Walking directions to Market Express Store |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH4 4AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Price
Houghton - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH4 4AR records about 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DH4 4AR in Houghton Town is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DH4 4AR, including Burnside Academy Inspires (Good), Kepier (Good) and Houghton Le Spring Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH4 4AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH4 4AR is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Price (Labour Party).
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.