Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LEE TERRACE, DH5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE TERRACE, DH5 0AQ.

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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
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH5 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £78k 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 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Lee Terrace, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 118,000

3 sales · Mean £ 92,666

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

DH5 0AQ 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour19
Other crime17
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.2 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Easington Lane Primary School

Good301 pupils1.4 km
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Eppleton Academy Primary School

Good201 pupils1.6 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 20.7 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Birbeck News0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Davey Arms0.6 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • Brewers Arms0.6 km
  • Davy Lamp1.0 km
  • Easington Lane W M C1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Centre Spot Cafe0.8 km
  • The Lakes Cafe0.5 km
  • Di's Diner0.1 km
  • Freyas Dessert Parlour0.6 km
  • The Energy Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.6 km
  • Hetton Delight0.6 km
  • Kings0.2 km
  • Panda Chinese0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.4 km
  • Durham9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.0 km
  • Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.1 km
  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Four Lane Ends0.2 km