Surrey Place is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH4 7AD 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 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 7AB, DH4 7AE, DH4 7AF, DH4 4JH, DH4 7AA, DH4 7AW, DH4 7AJ, DH4 7BJ, DH4 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH4 7AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 45.1% | 52.6% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 47.4% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 24.7% | 27.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 49.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 37.2% | 35.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 27.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 18.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Place was 264.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.7% higher than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 84th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £99,450 | 2023-01-27 | £103,527 |
| 6 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-11-13 | £87,584 |
| 5 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2017-12-04 | £111,536 |
| 3 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-10-10 | £124,422 |
| 3 Surrey Place, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2011-11-25 | £69,679 |
DH4 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,786 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 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Penshaw Academy Langdale Road , New Penshaw DH4 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbottle Primary Academy Houghton Road , Newbottle DH4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,854 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 | 3,698 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 4,742 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadi's Deli | 3B Thompsons Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 288 yd | |
| Freshly Made | 3B Thompsons Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 288 yd | |
| Candy Floss | 3A Thompsons Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 293 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 16B Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row | 781 yd | |
| Full Of Beanz | 3 - 5 Westbourne Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring | 877 yd | |
| The Prospect | Chester Road, Sunderland | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook @ Cooker | 31, Meadow Terrace | 65 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | Herrington Burn, Houghton-le-Spring | 215 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 10, Grieves Buildings | 301 yd | |
| Tandoori Garden | 1 Saint Oswalds Terrace, Shiney Row | 534 yd | |
| The Food Emporium | 1 Mill Pit, Houghton-le-Spring | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA NEW HERRINGTON | 3 Banks Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 280 yd | |
| Co-Op | 3, 1 | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Herrington Burn) (Closed) | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Philadelphia Cricket Club | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Herrington Recreation Ground LANGLEY STREET | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Shiney Row Primary School | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| First Choice Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Westbourne Terrace | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Shiney Row TRINITY PARK | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 936 yd |
| St Aidans Parish Centre St. Aidans Terrace | 1,090 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.