Postcode DH4 6HL 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 average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Houghton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from DH4 6HL.
Houghton West near DH4 6HL 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.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £262,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £157,000 | £179 |
| Terraced | 54 | £111,000 | £138 |
| Flats | 1 | £44,000 | £85 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 6HL.
In the DH4 6HL postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | Disraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PD | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | County Durham, DH4 6AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Cooperative Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6AE | Walking directions to Nisa 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.
Elected local representatives for DH4 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Price
Houghton - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH4 6HL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around DH4 6HL in Houghton West is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DH4 6HL, including Dubmire Primary (Good), Woodlea Primary School (Good) and Burnside Academy Inspires (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH4 6HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH4 6HL is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Price (Labour Party).
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.