Postcode DH4 5EA is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Houghton Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 299.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Durham Road Park.
Houghton Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 299.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from DH4 5EA.
Houghton Town near DH4 5EA 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Durham Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Durham Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rectory Park | Small | Walking directions to Rectory Park |
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 5EA postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Sunderland, DH4 4AW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 54,56,58 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 15 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Mautland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | Disraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PD | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.