Bamburgh Crescent is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH4 4RX is located in the Shiney Row electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 4RU, DH4 4RR, DH4 4RL, DH4 4RN, DH4 4JS, DH4 4QR, DH4 4JR, DH4 4QW, DH4 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH4 4RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 53.4% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 41.6% | 46.6% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 31.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 34.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 18.2% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 21.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH4 4RX this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.7% | 30.1% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 21.7% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 97.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bamburgh Crescent was 206.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.5% higher than the Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bamburgh Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton and the 131st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-10-11 | £117,598 |
| 11 Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2008-06-04 | £85,290 |
| 11 Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2006-10-20 | £41,591 |
| 6 Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,950 | 2001-11-16 | £112,143 |
| 19 Bamburgh Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-07-06 | £112,204 |
DH4 4RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH4 4RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiney Row Primary School Rear South View , Shiney Row DH4 4QP | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Penshaw Academy Langdale Road , New Penshaw DH4 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournmoor Primary School Lambourne Close , Bournmoor DH4 6HF | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 5,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop | 16B Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row | 256 yd | |
| Coffee Connect | 15, Westbourne Terrace | 323 yd | |
| Full Of Beanz | 3 - 5 Westbourne Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring | 330 yd | |
| Blue Olive Deli | 27 - 28 Hindsons Crescent North, Houghton-le-Spring | 551 yd | |
| Hadi's Deli | 3B Thompsons Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring | 380 yd | |
| Shiney Row Masonic Hall | Chandler Row, Station Road | 610 yd | |
| Penshaw Catholic Social Club | Penshaw Catholic Social Club, Station Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Garden | 1 Saint Oswalds Terrace, Shiney Row | 241 yd | |
| The Food Emporium | 1 Mill Pit, Houghton-le-Spring | 253 yd | |
| The Pizza Shop (DH4) Limited | 1 Eden Terrace, Shiney Row | 294 yd | |
| Mais- Thai | Rock House, Wheatsheaf Corner | 327 yd | |
| Spicy China | 31 Westbourne Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 3, 1 | 412 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Chester Road, Shiney Row | 440 yd | |
| NISA NEW HERRINGTON | 3 Banks Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiney Row Primary School | grass pitches | 94 yd |
| First Choice Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Westbourne Terrace | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Ymca (Herrington Burn) (Closed) | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Shiney Row TRINITY PARK | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Philadelphia Cricket Club | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Our Lady Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Station Road | grass pitches | 832 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.