Postcode DH4 5PN is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region , and forms part of the Shiney Row area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shiney Row is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Elba Park.
Shiney Row has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Shiney Row has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shiney Row is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 5PN.
Shiney Row near DH4 5PN 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 5PN postcode area, located within Shiney Row, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Dubmire Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Newbottle Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Burnside Academy Inspires | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.