Carlisle Crescent is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH4 7RD 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 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 7RF, DH4 7QY, DH4 7RE, DH4 7RA, DH4 7RG, DH4 7QX, DH4 7QZ, DH4 7QU, DH4 7QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH4 7RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH4 7RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 22.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 61.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 22.6% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 29.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlisle Crescent was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlisle Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton and the 47th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-12-16 | £167,305 |
| 52 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2025-08-05 | £33,162 |
| 24 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-10-04 | £160,002 |
| 25 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-01 | £180,104 |
| 48 Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2023-08-08 | £51,301 |
DH4 7RD 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 7RD 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Primary School Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Penshaw Primary School Langdale Road , New Penshaw DH4 7HY | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplars Miners Lodge, Market Crescent , New Herrington DH4 7AP | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside , SR4 8PG | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Of Beanz | 3 - 5 Westbourne Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring | 653 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 16B Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row | 678 yd | |
| Coffee Connect | 15, Westbourne Terrace | 692 yd | |
| Penshaw Tandoori | Balti House, 13 Birds Terrace | 729 yd | |
| Blue Olive Deli | 27 - 28 Hindsons Crescent North, Houghton-le-Spring | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penshaw Catholic Social Club | Penshaw Catholic Social Club, Station Road | 424 yd | |
| Shiney Row Masonic Hall | Chandler Row, Station Road | 480 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring | 579 yd | |
| The Prospect | Chester Road, Sunderland | 594 yd | |
| Grey Horse | Penshaw Lane, Houghton-le-Spring | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 44 Avondale Avenue, Penshaw | 218 yd | |
| Peach Gardens | 46, Avondale Avenue | 223 yd | |
| Panda Chef | 3 Percy Terrace, Penshaw | 560 yd | |
| Mais- Thai | Rock House, Wheatsheaf Corner | 628 yd | |
| The Pizza Shop (DH4) Limited | 1 Eden Terrace, Shiney Row | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 3, 1 | 744 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Chester Road, Shiney Row | 856 yd | |
| NISA NEW HERRINGTON | 3 Banks Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Our Lady Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Station Road | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| New Penshaw Academy LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| First Choice Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Westbourne Terrace | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Shiney Row Primary School | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Ymca (Herrington Burn) (Closed) | grass pitches | 994 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.