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 moderate crime levels, with around 44.4 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 4.0 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 low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Newbottle & Penshaw is £40,200 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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 35 | £259,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £109,700 |
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.