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DH4 5DE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Sunderland
About DH4 5DE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH4 5DE is a postcode in Houghton, Sunderland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH4 5DE, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH4 5DE are safety and local prosperity, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH4 5DE is based on Sunderland 034 Census 2021. It covers 8,547 residents, 2,678 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near DH4 5DE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £111k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH4 5DE can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH4 5DE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DH4 5DE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DH4 5DE
Is DH4 5DE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH4 5DE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH4 5DE?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DH4 5DE?
LocaleIQ matched DH4 5DE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH4 5DE?
The latest median sold price is £111k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH4 5DE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.