Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DH5 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH5 0DX.

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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 0DX 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

With 66% social renting, DH5 0DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DH5 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Low 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 0DX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DX 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 0DX. 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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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH5 0DX has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.9 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Peat Carr Po0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizza Cottage0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham8.4 km
  • Seaham8.4 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.3 km
  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.3 km
  • York Street0.3 km