Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

KIRKDALE STREET, DH5 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE STREET, DH5 0DS.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH5 0DS 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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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DH5 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkdale Street, 0.1km 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 0DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00044404 (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 0DS. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
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

£ 70,000

3 sales · Mean £ 74,833

Terraced

£ 70,500

2 sales · Mean £ 70,500

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

DH5 0DS has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.8 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Birbeck News1.0 km
  • Peat Carr Po0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kings1.0 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.3 km
  • Durham8.5 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.2 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.4 km