Postcode DH4 4XH 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 low crime levels, with around 30.6 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 3.8 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from DH4 4XH.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4XH 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £148,975 |
| Terraced | 48 | £90,500 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH4 4XH postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 4XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shiney Food Store | 1 Mill Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4QZ | Walking directions to Shiney Food Store |
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: 16/01/2026.