DH5 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 532 active and 121 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DH5 (18%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (17%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DH5 are around £143k, down 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH5 at 318 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DH5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH5 postcode area.
21,176
44
£ 33,150 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DH5 is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £143k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
East Rainton Primary School
Easington Lane Primary School
Hetton Primary School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Discount Store Unit 2
- Premier
- Premier - Downs Top Shop
- Premier - Lane Stores
- Greggs
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Hetton Masonic Hall
- Hetton Social Club
- The Mill Inn
- Bonnie Pit Lad
- Brewers Arms
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Angelo's Trattoria
- Homer Hill Farm Shop
- Down At The Farm
- Eppleton Cricket Club
- The Bistro
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Snippersgate Filling Station
- Heron Foods
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- A J's Grill House
- Brunch Box/Sandwich Shop
- Pizzamatic NE Ltd
- Smashed It Burgers And Desserts
- Spice Club
- + 19 more
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Area Profile: DH5 · Data under Open Government Licence