Postcode DH4 4NN 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a very 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 high crime rate, with approximately 86.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from DH4 4NN.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4NN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £143,475 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £147,000 |
| Detached | 41 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £98,995 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH4 4NN postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Johnston
Copt Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.