Postcode DH4 4HW is located in a major urban area, within the Copt Hill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Newbottle & Penshaw area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newbottle & Penshaw is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Newbottle & Penshaw is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 4HW.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4HW 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £147,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £94,950 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH4 4HW postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.