Postcode DH4 4SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Newbottle & Penshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from DH4 4SQ.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4SQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton
In the DH4 4SQ postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 4SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Go local | Blind Lane, Sunderland, DH4 5AA | Walking directions to Go local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.