Postcode DH4 7AB is located in a major urban area, within the Shiney Row ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Newbottle & Penshaw area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from DH4 7AB.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 7AB 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Shiney Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 41 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £160,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 |
| Detached | 41 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shiney Row
In the DH4 7AB postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Sunderland, DH4 4GP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Shiney Food Store | 1 Mill Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4QZ | Walking directions to Shiney Food Store |
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 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katherine Mason-Gage
Shiney Row - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.