Postcode DH4 6GA 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 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shiney Row is £47,803 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.8 miles away. There are 4 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 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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 per household in Shiney Row is £47,803 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from DH4 6GA.
Shiney Row near DH4 6GA 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6GA postcode area, located within Shiney Row, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Chester Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6EY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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: 16/01/2026.