DH5 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greendale Gardens, 0.3km 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 0EF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £79k, 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00044408 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENDALE GARDENS, DH5 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENDALE GARDENS, DH5 0EF.
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38
£ 32,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0EF 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 0EF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0EF. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 79,000
2 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH5 0EF has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Hetton Primary School
Hetton Academy
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Hetton Lyons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Davey Arms0.9 km
- Brewers Arms0.9 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.9 km
- The Bob Paisley Bar0.9 km
- The Colliery Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.9 km
- Di's Diner0.9 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.9 km
- Hetton Chippy1.0 km
- Hetton Delight0.9 km
- Kings0.7 km
- Pizza Cottage0.1 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Discount Store Unit 21.0 km
- Birbeck News0.7 km
- Devonports1.0 km
- Peat Carr Po0.1 km
- Pricewise Bargins1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.1 km
- Durham8.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nidderdale Avenue0.1 km
- Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.2 km
- Nidderdale Avenue0.2 km
- Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.2 km
- Moorsley Road-Eskdale Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50EF · Data under Open Government Licence