DH4 7RF postcode in Shiney Row and Penshaw, Sunderland
DH4 7RF is a postcode in Shiney Row and Penshaw, in the Penshaw & Shiney Row ward of Sunderland. It is in the Houghton and Sunderland South parliamentary constituency and the Northumbria police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where DH4 7RF is, and what is near it
- DH4 7RF
- Other postcodes in DH4 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 9 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 54.8733, longitude -1.4948)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after DH4 7RF?
- SunderlandCouncil, for all local services Sunderland: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around DH4 7RF Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- NorthumbriaPolice force area
- Houghton and Sunderland SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Bridget Phillipson (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Bridget Phillipson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at DH4 7RF?
Every home and business at DH4 7RF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Sunderland: 95%
Sunderland: 99%
The line marks the figure across Sunderland.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at DH4 7RF?
BinDayBuddy does not read Sunderland City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Sunderland City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is DH4 7RF at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include DH4 7RF.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Sunderland
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for DH4 7RF: 3,030 properties in Sunderland are at high risk (2.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Sunderland
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of DH4 7RF is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near DH4 7RF?
Homes in DH4 7 sold for a typical £136,750 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 98 sales, down 30.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £196,250
- 12 months to August 2026
- £136,750
▼ down 30.3% on the 12 months before
Across the whole DH4 district: a typical £155,000 from 389 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in DH4 7RF
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in DH4 7RF from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 29 August 2025. The middle sale was £134,500, from £123,000 to £160,000. Across DH4 7, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £136,750. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near DH4 7RF?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 820 homes in the neighbourhood around DH4 7RF. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (38%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Sunderland for 2026‑27: £2,197. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,465 (band A) to £2,685 (band E); band B, the most common, is £1,709.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 70 (9%) | £1,465 |
| Band B | about 350 (43%) | £1,709 |
| Band C | about 250 (30%) | £1,953 |
| Band D | about 120 (15%) | £2,197 |
| Band E | about 30 (4%) | £2,685 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,174 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,662 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,394 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 38% 1945 to 1964
- 6% 1965 to 1982
- 26% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- 11% 2020 or later
Averages for Sunderland before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of DH4 7RF is in (ONS area E01008801), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest open schools to DH4 7RF, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to DH4 7RF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of DH4 7RF is Chester-le-Street Rail Station, 5.7 km away in a straight line.
- Chester-le-Street Rail Station Railway station 5.7 kmDrive
- Sunderland Rail Station Railway station 8.0 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Avondale Avenue, 173 m away.
More stations near DH4 7RF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of DH4 7RF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Westbourne Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 385 2512 700 mWalk
- Grangewood Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 385 2898 800 mWalk
- Herrington Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 584 2632 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near DH4 7RF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of DH4 7RF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 500 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 500 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest to the centre of DH4 7RF, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Lynwood.Dental Eden Villas Phone 0191 417 7112 2.7 kmCycle
- Fence Houses Dental Practice Phone 0191 385 2622 3.3 kmCycle
- Mydentist Advanced Oral Health Centre - Olivers House - Durham Road - East Herrington 3.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to DH4 7RF?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Spire Washington Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 0191 418 8660 4.2 kmCycle
- Chester Le Street Community Hospital Phone 01325 380100 5.7 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest care homes to the centre of DH4 7RF, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Valley View and Penshaw House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 385 7776 750 mWalk
- Grangewood Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 0191 385 6644 800 mWalk
- The Grange Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 · Phone 0191 337 2370 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DH4 7RF, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Penshaw Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0191 584 0600 200 mWalk
- Kaila Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0191 385 2380 800 mWalk
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy Mon to Wed 8:45am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Thu 8:45am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Fri 8:45am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0191 584 3460 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near DH4 7RF?
The nearest vets to the centre of DH4 7RF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Croft Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 191 416 3427 3.7 kmCycle
- Westway 3.8 kmCycle
- Dragon Veterinary Centre Phone +44 191 417 6923 4.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is DH4 7RF in a conservation area?
The centre of DH4 7RF is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near DH4 7RF?
Police.uk records 93 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of DH4 7RF in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 3, other theft 2, robbery 2, possession of weapons 2, other crime 2, drugs 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for DH4 7RF
- Ward
- Penshaw & Shiney Row
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Shiney Row and Penshaw
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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