Postcode DH4 6FU 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Elba Park.
Houghton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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 per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 6FU.
Houghton West near DH4 6FU 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elba Park | Large | Walking directions to Elba Park |
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 6FU postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Cooperative Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6AE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | County Durham, DH4 6AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Go local | Blind Lane, Sunderland, DH4 5AA | Walking directions to Go local |
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.