Area Analysis Sunderland, North East

DH5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DH5 postcode area.

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Population

21,176

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,150 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £143,920 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2358
Anti-social behaviour1132
Criminal damage and arson898
Burglary430
Vehicle crime423

school Local Schools

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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils
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East Rainton Primary School

Good123 pupils
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Easington Lane Primary School

Good301 pupils
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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils
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Eppleton Academy Primary School

Good201 pupils
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Good133 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Discount Store Unit 2
  • Premier
  • Premier - Downs Top Shop
  • Premier - Lane Stores
  • Greggs
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Hetton Masonic Hall
  • Hetton Social Club
  • The Mill Inn
  • Bonnie Pit Lad
  • Brewers Arms
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Angelo's Trattoria
  • Homer Hill Farm Shop
  • Down At The Farm
  • Eppleton Cricket Club
  • The Bistro
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Snippersgate Filling Station
  • Heron Foods
  • Tesco
fastfood

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