Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DEEPDALE STREET, DH5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEEPDALE STREET, DH5 0DQ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH5 0DQ 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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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DH5 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 66% 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.

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DH5 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deepdale Street, 0.7km from Moorsley in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH5 0DQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — 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 £60k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00044408 (shared with 7 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 0DQ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 54,500

9 sales · Mean £ 57,022

Terraced

£ 45,500

2 sales · Mean £ 45,500

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

DH5 0DQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary11
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.4 km
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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Easington Lane Primary School

Good301 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Davey Arms0.9 km
  • Brewers Arms0.9 km
  • Davy Lamp0.9 km
  • Hetton & District WMC1.0 km
  • The Colliery Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.9 km
  • Hetton Delight0.9 km
  • Kings0.6 km
  • Panda Chinese1.0 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Birbeck News0.6 km
  • Peat Carr Po0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Di's Diner0.5 km
  • The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.8 km
  • Durham9.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peat Carr Estate0.1 km
  • Mardale Street-Nidderdale Avenue0.2 km
  • Mardale Street-Nidderdale Avenue0.3 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.3 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.4 km