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About

Hetton is located in the eastern part of the Sunderland metropolitan area, characterised by its mix of residential and green spaces. The area is centred around the large Hetton Lakes Country Park, a reclaimed landscape formed from former colliery land. This provides a network of paths around water bodies, serving as a local recreational hub. The ward includes several distinct neighbourhoods, with housing primarily consisting of interwar and postwar terraced and semi-detached homes.

The area's history is deeply connected to the coal industry, with the pioneering Hetton Colliery Railway being an early example of locomotive use. The urban layout reflects this past, with former mining villages like Eppleton and Hetton-le-Hole forming its core. Daily life revolves around local shopping precincts, community centres, and several schools. The East Durham Heritage Life Centre, housed in a former council office, provides a focal point for local history and events.

Area overview

On average Hetton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hetton is £38,896 per year. There are 6 schools in Hetton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hetton is home to around 12,052 people, with a population density of about 773.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hetton Population
12,052
Population density
773.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.92(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.28(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-51%)
Burglary
7.63(+71%)
Other theft
7.14(+19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,555
95.92%
Other White
116
0.96%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
114
0.95%
Other
39
0.32%
Indian
32
0.27%
Total population: 12,047

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,409
24.49%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,215
22.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,705
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,502
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 9,837

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,683
30.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,519
27.74%
Other social rented
828
15.12%
Social rents from council
689
12.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
629
11.49%
Total households: 5,476

Property prices in Hetton

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hetton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached45£152,500
Detached31£247,500
Flats2£46,500
Terraced55£90,500

10 years median price trend in Hetton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hetton.

All postcodes in Hetton

DH59PS

Broomhill Terrace

DH50QT

James Terrace

DH50QH

Honeysuckle Terrace

DH59LL

York Crescent

DH50HP

Lyons Lane

DH50AA

Four Lane Ends

DH59QQ

Summer House Farm Estate

DH50SD

Hetton

DH50PB

Sheriffs Moor Avenue

DH59HP

Pavilion Terrace

DH50PX

Rydal Avenue

DH50QY

Murton Lane

DH59BF

Croft Court

DH59RQ

Robin Lane

DH59GN

Hewer Drive

DH59QH

Quarry House Lane

DH50HU

Lyons Cottages

DH50PD

School View

DH50LQ

South Hetton Road

DH59JU

North Road

DH50DL

Nidderdale Avenue

DH50NB

Murton Lane

DH50HJ

Frederick Terrace

DH59QP

South Street

DH50AN

Florence Terrace

DH50BQ

Hetton Moor Terrace

DH50NZ

South Hetton Road

DH50RL

Valley View

DH59DS

Eppleton Row

DH50BA

Allendale Street

DH50PZ

Coniston Avenue

DH50HX

Gelt Crescent

DH50EZ

Gilesgate Road

DH50PE

School View

DH50AW

Nelson Street

DH59JY

North Road

DH50LG

South Hetton Road

DH50RH

Hetton Lyons Industrial Estate

DH50AP

Lawson Terrace

DH50JN

High Street

DH50PY

Thirlmere Avenue

DH50LA

Brickgarth

DH50QR

James Terrace

DH50JU

Girven Terrace

DH59QZ

Lloyd Avenue

DH59QT

Durham Road

DH59FH

Snowberry Close

DH59LH

Rutland Street

DH50BG

Colliery Lane

DH59HY

Railway Street

DH50GT

Goldcrest Way

DH50HH

Hornsey Crescent

DH50PL

Tweed Street

DH59NG

Hollowdene

DH59FP

Columbine Court

DH59LB

Dunelm Road

DH50DR

Moorsley Road

DH59DH

The Avenue

DH50GE

Kingfisher Drive

DH59DR

South Market Street

DH50PF

South Hetton Road

DH59RF

Corrighan Terrace

DH45QY

Gadwall Road

DH59PH

Houghton Road

DH45PH

Mercantile Road

DH45NL

Gadwall Road

DH59HS

Stephenson Close

DH59NP

Corn Mill Drive

DH59LN

Bedford Street

DH50QA

Prospect Crescent

DH59QU

Durham Road

DH59JL

Park Place

DH50JE

Seymour Terrace

DH50GL

Kestrel Close

DH50LT

The Poplars

DH59RY

Century Way

DH59JG

Office Place

DH59DD

Caroline Street

DH50EW

Lambton Drive

DH50RF

Parkgate

DH50HL

Lyons Gardens

DH59HX

John Street

DH50PT

Ullswater Avenue

DH50SF

Hetton

DH50GF

Chaffinch Road

DH59GQ

Hurrier Court

DH59SB

Hollyhaven

DH50HZ

White Gates Drive

DH50DA

Allendale Street

DH59LU

Devon Street

DH50ES

Redhills Way

DH59LW

Essex Street

DH50JS

High Street

DH50PP

Buttermere Avenue

DH50GY

Teal Close

DH50EH

Ennerdale Street

DH50RS

Hetton

DH59LS

Hertford Crescent

DH50JX

Girven Terrace West

DH59NN

North Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.