DH5 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.4km from Lyons in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, DH5 0AX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00044397 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, DH5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, DH5 0AX.
340
44
£ 34,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH5 0AX 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 0AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH5 0AX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,500
4 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DH5 0AX 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
Eppleton Academy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.7 km
- Discount Store Unit 20.6 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Birbeck News0.1 km
- Devonports0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Davey Arms0.5 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- Brewers Arms0.5 km
- Hetton & District WMC0.5 km
- The Bob Paisley Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Centre Spot Cafe0.7 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.5 km
- Di's Diner0.2 km
- Freyas Dessert Parlour0.5 km
- The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Deep Dulai Blue0.5 km
- Hetton Delight0.5 km
- Kings0.1 km
- Panda Chinese1.0 km
- Pizza Cottage0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham7.4 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
- Durham9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.0 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.1 km
- Colliery Lane-Four Lane Ends0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH50AX · Data under Open Government Licence