DH5 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Borrowdale Street, 0.7km from Lyons in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH5 0DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00044401 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORROWDALE STREET, DH5 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROWDALE STREET, DH5 0DG.
245
37
£ 32,700 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0DG 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
Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in DH5 0DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0DG. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0DG has low crime rates — 39 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
Easington Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Davey Arms0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- Brewers Arms0.8 km
- Davy Lamp0.9 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe1.0 km
- The Lakes Cafe1.0 km
- Di's Diner0.4 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.9 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.8 km
- Hetton Delight0.8 km
- Kings0.5 km
- Panda Chinese0.9 km
- Pizza Cottage0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Discount Store Unit 21.0 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Birbeck News0.5 km
- Devonports1.0 km
- Peat Carr Po0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham7.7 km
- Durham9.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peat Carr Estate0.1 km
- Mardale Street-Nidderdale Avenue0.2 km
- Mardale Street-Nidderdale Avenue0.2 km
- North Road0.4 km
- Nidderdale Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50DG · Data under Open Government Licence