Postcode DH4 7NQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Washington East 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 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newbottle & Penshaw is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mount Pleasant Park.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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 of residents in Newbottle & Penshaw is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 7NQ.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH4 7NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,100 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £120,000 |
10 years price trend in Washington East
In the DH4 7NQ postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | New Penshaw Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Fatfield Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Barnwell Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.