DH4 — HOUGHTON LE SPRING | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH4 is £172,493, which is 17% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH4 cost 39.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH4 have fallen 4.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£281,971	489
Semi-detached	£146,913	561
Terraced	£103,515	591
Flat	£72,951	31
All types	£172,493	1723

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 42.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH4 has a crime rate well 48% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH4 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Shiney Row Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bournmoor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
West Rainton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kepier	Secondary	Good	mi
New Penshaw Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH4 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH4 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH4 — HOUGHTON LE SPRING

Area Summary

DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) offers affordable property prices (£172,493, 40% below national average), low crime (48% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH3

CHESTER LE STREET

£191K

▲ 2.2% YoY

DH5

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£142K

▲ 15.7% YoY

DH6

DURHAM

£143K

▼ 3.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH4?

The average house price in DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) is £172,493, based on 1723 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.6% over the past year.

Is DH4 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH4 is significantly below the national average (42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH4?

There are 12 schools in or near DH4. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH4?

Council tax in DH4 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH4?

The average broadband download speed in DH4 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in DH4 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.