Postcode DH4 5QU 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 32.3 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 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 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 237 ft away from DH4 5QU.
Houghton Town near DH4 5QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Durham Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Durham Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rectory Park | Small | Walking directions to Rectory Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £355,500.
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 | 49 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £107,350 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton
In the DH4 5QU postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 15 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 54,56,58 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Mautland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.