Postcode DH4 4UL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 39.0 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 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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 4UL.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4UL 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 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 | 37 | £249,950 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £147,750 |
| Terraced | 47 | £90,000 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH4 4UL postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 4UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shiney Food Store | 1 Mill Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4QZ | Walking directions to Shiney Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Chester Road, Sunderland, DH4 4QT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Grangewood Court, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.