DH5 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkdale Street, 0.1km 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 0DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00044404 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKDALE STREET, DH5 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE STREET, DH5 0DS.
238
40
£ 32,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0DS 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 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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 0DS. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 70,000
3 sales · Mean £ 74,833
Terraced
£ 70,500
2 sales · Mean £ 70,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH5 0DS has low crime rates — 28 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 Primary School
Hetton Academy
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Hetton Lyons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Birbeck News1.0 km
- Peat Carr Po0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kings1.0 km
- Pizza Cottage0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.3 km
- Durham8.5 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
- Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
- Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
- Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
- Nidderdale Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50DS · Data under Open Government Licence