DH5 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lyons in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00044397 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH5 0AH.
340
44
£ 34,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0AH 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 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0AH. The average age is 43.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0AH has low crime rates — 44 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
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Devilish Delights Sweets \& More Ltd1.0 km
- James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.8 km
- Discount Store Unit 20.7 km
- Best One0.6 km
- Birbeck News0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Davey Arms0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- Brewers Arms0.6 km
- Davy Lamp1.0 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.8 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.7 km
- Di's Diner0.2 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.7 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.6 km
- Hetton Delight0.6 km
- Kings0.2 km
- Panda Chinese0.9 km
- Pizza Cottage0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham7.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
- Durham9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.2 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Four Lane Ends0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50AH · Data under Open Government Licence