Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SPRINGWELL TERRACE, DH5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGWELL TERRACE, DH5 0BB.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH5 0BB 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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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DH5 0BB 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 36.8% year-on-year.

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

DH5 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springwell Terrace, 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 0BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00044398 (shared with 6 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 0BB. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 84,975

12 sales · Mean £ 78,429

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

DH5 0BB has low crime rates — 44 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson15
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 pupils0.4 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Eppleton Academy Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 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 One0.9 km
  • Birbeck News0.2 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 WMC0.5 km
  • The Bob Paisley Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.4 km
  • Spicy Balti1.0 km
  • Hetton Chippy0.9 km
  • Hetton Delight0.4 km
  • Kings0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.5 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
  • Durham9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Road0.1 km
  • Springwell Terrace0.1 km
  • Bedale Street-Allendale Street0.1 km
  • Bedale Street-Langdale Street0.1 km
  • Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km