Postcode DH4 4XR 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 47.6 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 3.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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 4XR.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 4XR 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £489,950.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £255,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £139,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £100,725 |
10 years price trend in Houghton
In the DH4 4XR postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.