DH5 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wear Street, 0.5km from Bog Row in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH5 0AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 121.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00044398 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEAR STREET, DH5 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEAR STREET, DH5 0AR.
211
48
£ 34,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH5 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 121.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0AR. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 64,750
4 sales · Mean £ 67,875
Terraced
£ 69,000
21 sales · Mean £ 66,559
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0AR has low crime rates — 46 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
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Easington Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.6 km
- Discount Store Unit 20.5 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Birbeck News0.1 km
- Devonports0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Davey Arms0.4 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- Brewers Arms0.4 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.4 km
- The Bob Paisley Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.6 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.6 km
- Di's Diner0.4 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.5 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.4 km
- Spicy Balti0.9 km
- Hetton Chippy0.9 km
- Hetton Delight0.4 km
- Kings0.1 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham7.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
- Durham9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- North Road0.1 km
- Springwell Terrace0.1 km
- Bedale Street-Allendale Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50AR · Data under Open Government Licence