Postcode DH4 6TQ 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 74.9 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 3.4 miles away. There are 1 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 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from DH4 6TQ.
Houghton West near DH4 6TQ 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Family Shopper | Disraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PD | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
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.