Town Pop. 12,990

Living in Shiney Row and Penshaw: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shiney Row and Penshaw scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Shiney Row and Penshaw most outperforms the national norm: 67/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 58/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the DH4 postcode district scores higher. Shiney Row and Penshaw leads all 6. The DH4 district averages 53/100, putting Shiney Row and Penshaw 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Shiney Row and Penshaw sits 8 points above the DH4 district figure of 59/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH4 postcode district.

61
OUT OF 100
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Shiney Row and Penshaw scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 396 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 224 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 114 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Shoplifting 105 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 80 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 281 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 106 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 92 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside Way 64 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 12
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
52
8 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • Barnwell AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bournmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Burnside Academy InspiresPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • New Penshaw AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newbottle Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shiney Row Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodlea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, PenshawPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
67
A&E departmentsSunderland Primary care Trust3.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital5.2 mi
University Hospital of North Durham5.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,814 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)71.6%
available across Sunderland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 402 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired24%Student3.9%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sunderland · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
South Hylton 3.1 mi
Chester-le-Street 3.6 mi
Pallion 4.3 mi
J63 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J64 A1(M) 3 mi
J63 A1(M) 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £160,500 96
Detached £285,000 23
Semi-detached £160,000 39
Terraced £110,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£78k £148k £220k £290k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Penshaw 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bournmoor 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fence Houses 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton-le-Spring 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Lumley 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Rainton 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hetton-le-Hole 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Rainton 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiney Row and Penshaw a nice place to live?

Shiney Row and Penshaw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shiney Row and Penshaw is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shiney Row and Penshaw?

Shiney Row and Penshaw has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 1,200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shiney Row and Penshaw?

Among the top-rated schools in Shiney Row and Penshaw are Barnwell Academy, Bournmoor Primary School and Burnside Academy Inspires, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Shiney Row and Penshaw in total.

What are house prices like in Shiney Row and Penshaw?

The current median house price in Shiney Row and Penshaw is £160,500, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £160,000, terraced £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 96 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shiney Row and Penshaw

DH4 53 ⇄

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