Postcode DH4 6LU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton West is £35,900 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 of residents in Houghton West is £35,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from DH4 6LU.
Houghton West near DH4 6LU 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 35 | £259,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £109,700 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton
In the DH4 6LU postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Disraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PD | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.