Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

ESKDALE STREET, DH5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESKDALE STREET, DH5 0BJ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH5 0BJ 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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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH5 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 75% 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.

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

DH5 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eskdale Street, 0.5km from Bog Row in Hetton-le-Hole. Administratively it sits within Hetton ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH5 0BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £60k, 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00044399 (shared with 5 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 0BJ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 60,000

2 sales · Mean £ 60,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH5 0BJ has low crime rates — 45 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 offences43
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.3 km
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.5 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • James A. McMurchie (Meat) Ltd0.9 km
  • Discount Store Unit 20.8 km
  • Birbeck News0.5 km
  • Devonports0.8 km
  • Peat Carr Po0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Davey Arms0.7 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • Brewers Arms0.7 km
  • Hetton & District WMC0.7 km
  • The Bob Paisley Bar0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Centre Spot Cafe0.7 km
  • Di's Diner0.7 km
  • Freyas Dessert Parlour0.9 km
  • The Little Peppercorn Tearooms0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Deep Dulai Blue0.7 km
  • Hetton Chippy0.8 km
  • Hetton Delight0.7 km
  • Kings0.5 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.8 km
  • Durham8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorsley Road-Eskdale Street0.1 km
  • Moorsley Road-Eskdale Street0.1 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.1 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.1 km
  • Mardale Street-Nidderdale Avenue0.3 km