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Overview

Postcode DH4 6FH 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shiney Row is £47,803 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Elba Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Shiney Row has a very 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.

Crime level

2/10

Shiney Row has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shiney Row is £47,803 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 6FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Shiney Row near DH4 6FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH4 6FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miElba ParkLargeWalking directions to Elba Park

Area Profile

Population
150
Population density
3,775 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.33(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-77%)
Other theft
2.57(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.57(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.93(-83%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
96.69%
Arab
4
2.65%
Irish
1
0.66%
Total population: 151

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
51.75%
Level 3 (A level)
31
27.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
10.53%
Apprenticeship
5
4.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
3.51%
Total 16+ residents: 114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
84.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
8.77%
Owns outright
4
7.02%
Total households: 57

Property prices in Houghton

Median price£158,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £219K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£262,000£221
Semi-Detached59£157,000£179
Terraced54£111,000£138
Flats1£44,000£85

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Houghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,995£126,500£139,748£83,000
2017£216,995£70,000£133,000£87,000
2018£224,975£41,500£137,750£88,000
2019£229,975£63,000£138,995£85,000
2020£234,995£70,000£154,950£88,475
2021£234,950£72,000£159,950£119,475
2022£243,495£74,750£170,975£137,995
2023£249,973£73,500£146,000£92,000
2024£250,000£75,750£138,000£77,000
2025£270,495£74,000£153,500£111,000
2026£242,000£44,000£156,500£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£106£162£104
2017£191£118£151£107
2018£196£90£170£107
2019£185£103£149£88
2020£196£112£171£108
2021£201£115£177£145
2022£216£102£190£177
2023£219£117£167£112
2024£218£122£169£82
2025£224£119£181£150
2026£212£85£164£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Houghton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 6FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 6FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202627, Monarch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FGDetachedFreehold£218,500
11 Jul 202511, Monarch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FGDetachedFreehold£195,000
31 Mar 202544, Monarch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
28 Oct 20251, Woodwhite Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FJDetachedFreehold£265,000
16 May 202511, Woodwhite Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the DH4 6FH postcode area, located within Shiney Row, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH4 6FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNewbottle Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryShiney Row Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBurnside Academy InspiresAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH4 6FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo localBlind Lane, Sunderland, DH4 5AAWalking directions to Go local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH4 6FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Price

Houghton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bridget Phillipson

Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoughton and Sunderland SouthE14001295
WardHoughtonE05001160
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shiney RowE02001820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 030GE01034519
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about DH4 6FH

Is DH4 6FH (Shiney Row) safe?

The area around DH4 6FH records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DH4 6FH?

The median sale price around DH4 6FH in Shiney Row is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH4 6FH?

There are 5 schools close to DH4 6FH, including Newbottle Primary Academy (Good), Shiney Row Primary School (Good) and Burnside Academy Inspires (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH4 6FH?

DH4 6FH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH4 6FH (Shiney Row) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH4 6FH is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Price (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.