DH5 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 0BA 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.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00044398 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH5 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH5 0BA.
211
48
£ 34,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0BA 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 0BA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0BA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0BA 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.7 km
- Discount Store Unit 20.6 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Birbeck News0.2 km
- Devonports0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Davey Arms0.5 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- Brewers Arms0.5 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.5 km
- The Bob Paisley Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.6 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.7 km
- Di's Diner0.4 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.6 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.5 km
- Hetton Chippy0.9 km
- Hetton Delight0.5 km
- Kings0.2 km
- Pizza Cottage0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham7.6 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Durham9.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Road0.0 km
- Springwell Terrace0.0 km
- Bedale Street-Langdale Street0.1 km
- Bedale Street-Allendale Street0.1 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50BA · Data under Open Government Licence