Postcode DH4 7AZ 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 81.3 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 4.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Herrington Country Park.
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 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 7AZ.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 7AZ 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Herrington Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Herrington Country Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Shiney Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £95,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shiney Row
In the DH4 7AZ postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.