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About

Hetton ward is located in the southeastern part of Sunderland, covering an area of approximately 10 square kilometers. The ward includes the town of Hetton-le-Hole, along with surrounding neighborhoods. It is characterized by a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and industrial sites, reflecting its historical ties to coal mining. The landscape features rolling hills and open fields, with the Hetton Lyons Country Park providing a focal point for outdoor activities.

The ward has a population of around 10,000 people, with a range of local amenities including schools, shops, and community centers. Public transport links connect Hetton to Sunderland city center and nearby towns. The area has undergone regeneration in recent years, with efforts to repurpose former industrial land for housing and leisure. Hetton’s history as a mining community remains visible in its architecture and local landmarks.

Area overview

On average Hetton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 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 of residents in Hetton is £33,703 per year. There are 6 schools in Hetton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hetton Population
12,052
Population density
773.4 per km²

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £795,000.

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
Detached34£255,000
Flats1£43,000
Semi-Detached39£151,000
Terraced54£91,625

10 years median price trend in Hetton

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

All postcodes in Hetton

DH50EW

Claypath Road

DH50HT

Colliery Lane

DH50JX

Brick Garth

DH50NU

Shelley Avenue

DH50PU

Rydal Avenue

DH50RJ

Moorsley Road

DH59DN

Downs Pit Lane

DH59QW

School Road

DH59NP

Brookside

DH45QY

Gadwall Road

DH50BG

Colliery Lane

DH50DE

Clydesdale Street

DH50DZ

Weardale Street

DH50GF

Bullfinch Road

DH50JS

Pemberton Bank

DH50PJ

Trent Street

DH59BE

Houghton Road

DH59LZ

Welfare Road

DH59NA

Welfare Road

DH59QL

North Street

DH59RL

Durham Road

DH59SE

Earls Green

DH50EN

Crossgate Road

DH50AJ

North Road

DH50GE

Chaffinch Road

DH50GQ

Linnet Way

DH50JN

Neil Street

DH50QF

Dorset Street

DH50QY

Murton Lane

DH59NE

Welfare Road

DH59HG

Rectory Road

DH59JG

Office Place

DH59LH

Lincoln Crescent

DH59LQ

Lincoln Crescent

DH59LX

Surrey Street

DH59LY

Hetton-le-Hole North

DH59NT

Houghton Road

DH59QX

Durham Road

DH50AQ

Colliery Lane

DH50BN

Langdale Street

DH50GS

Dunnock Way

DH50HS

Caldew Court

DH50JT

Pemberton Bank

DH50PE

School View

DH59HH

Hetton-le-Hole North

DH59LB

Alexander Drive

DH59NH

North Street

DH59SF

Bloomfield Drive

SR79TW

Salter's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.