Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

COALBANK ROAD, DH5 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COALBANK ROAD, DH5 0EG.

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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 0EG 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

With 48% social renting, DH5 0EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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

DH5 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coalbank Road, 0.2km 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 0EG 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.7% year-on-year. 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 0EG 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 0EG. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 97,500

3 sales · Mean £ 92,500

Terraced

£ 80,000

2 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

DH5 0EG has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Hetton Primary School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Hetton Academy

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.7 km
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Hetton Lyons Primary School

Good432 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Birbeck News0.9 km
  • Peat Carr Po0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Colliery Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Di's Diner1.0 km
  • The Little Peppercorn Tearooms1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kings0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.2 km
  • Durham8.6 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
  • Moorsley Road-Kirkdale Street0.1 km
  • Nidderdale Avenue0.3 km
  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.3 km
  • Moorsley Road-Weardale Street0.3 km