Postcode DH4 5PZ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from DH4 5PZ.
Houghton Town near DH4 5PZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 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 | 33 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton
In the DH4 5PZ postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 5PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | Disraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PD | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.