Postcode DH4 5HB is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region , and forms part of the Houghton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton West is £35,900 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 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rectory Park.
Houghton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Houghton West is £35,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 5HB.
Houghton West near DH4 5HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 5HB postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Burnside Academy Inspires | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kepier | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Newbottle Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.