Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

STATION ROAD, DH5 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, DH5 0AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH5 0AT 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DH5 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 55.1% year-on-year.

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

DH5 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.5km from Hetton Colliery in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, DH5 0AT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 55.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00044397 (shared with 22 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 0AT. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 43,500

2 sales · Mean £ 43,500

Terraced

£ 52,875

8 sales · Mean £ 61,281

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

DH5 0AT has low crime rates — 47 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson17
Other crime13
Burglary11

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 pupils0.5 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Eppleton Academy Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Easington Lane Primary School

Good301 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.6 km
  • Discount Store Unit 20.5 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Birbeck News0.0 km
  • Devonports0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Centre Spot Cafe0.6 km
  • The Lakes Cafe0.5 km
  • Di's Diner0.3 km
  • Freyas Dessert Parlour0.5 km
  • The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.4 km
  • Spicy Balti0.9 km
  • Hetton Chippy1.0 km
  • Hetton Delight0.4 km
  • Kings0.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.4 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
  • Durham9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.0 km
  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • North Road0.2 km
  • Springwell Terrace0.2 km
  • Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.2 km