DH5 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Claude Street, 0.4km 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 0AU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00044397 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAUDE STREET, DH5 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAUDE STREET, DH5 0AU.
340
44
£ 34,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0AU 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
No single demographic signal dominates DH5 0AU — age 44, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0AU. 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
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
£ 65,000
7 sales · Mean £ 65,142
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0AU 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
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 News0.0 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
7 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.6 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.5 km
- Di's Diner0.3 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.4 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.4 km
- + 2 more
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
- Seaham7.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
- Durham9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.2 km
- Springwell Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50AU · Data under Open Government Licence