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.
MOORHOUSE GARDENS, DH5 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORHOUSE GARDENS, DH5 0AE.
327
38
£ 32,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Hetton Primary School
Hetton Academy
Easington Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: DH50AE · Data under Open Government Licence