Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

MOORHOUSE GARDENS, DH5 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORHOUSE GARDENS, DH5 0AE.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH5 0AE — age 38, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH5 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Moorhouse Gardens, 0.4km from Lyons in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00182904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0AE. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 138,500

1 sales · Mean £ 138,500

Semi-Detached

£ 87,500

1 sales · Mean £ 87,500

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

DH5 0AE has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary18
Other crime16

school Local Schools

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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.1 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.1 km
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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Easington Lane Primary School

Good301 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Devilish Delights Sweets \& More Ltd0.9 km
  • James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.8 km
  • Discount Store Unit 20.8 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Birbeck News0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Davey Arms0.7 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • Brewers Arms0.6 km
  • Davy Lamp0.9 km
  • Easington Lane W M C0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Centre Spot Cafe0.8 km
  • The Lakes Cafe0.6 km
  • Di's Diner0.1 km
  • Freyas Dessert Parlour0.7 km
  • The Energy Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.6 km
  • Hetton Delight0.7 km
  • Kings0.2 km
  • Panda Chinese0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.4 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.4 km
  • Durham9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.1 km
  • Four Lane Ends0.1 km
  • Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.1 km
  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Four Lane Ends-Lyons Tavern0.2 km