Postcode DH4 5LW 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 87.3 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 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 5LW.
Houghton West near DH4 5LW 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5LW postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go local | Blind Lane, Sunderland, DH4 5AA | Walking directions to Go local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Sunderland, DH4 4AW | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.