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Hetton-le-Hole North

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About

Hetton-le-Hole North is situated on the southwestern edge of Sunderland, characterised by residential streets of terraced and semi-detached housing. The area is bordered by open farmland to the west and south, providing a rural edge. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, serving the community's daily needs.

The landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with the route of the former Hetton Colliery railway now forming a public footpath. Nearby, the large Hetton Lyons Country Park, centred on a former colliery reservoir, offers extensive walking paths and water-based recreation, marking a clear transformation of the land.

Area overview

On average Hetton-le-Hole North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole North is £36,612 per year. There are 4 schools in Hetton-le-Hole North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hetton-le-Hole North is home to around 7,611 people, with a population density of about 722.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hetton-le-Hole North Population
7,611
Population density
722.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.53(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.82(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(-29%)
Burglary
5.39(+21%)
Public order
5.26(-36%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,276
95.6%
Other White
97
1.27%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
82
1.08%
Other
27
0.35%
African
25
0.33%
Total population: 7,611

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,693
26.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,473
22.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,106
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
920
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
674
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,223
34.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,012
28.48%
Other social rented
471
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
11.99%
Social rents from council
336
9.46%
Total households: 3,553

Property prices in Hetton-le-Hole North

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £143,725 in Hetton-le-Hole North 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-le-Hole North 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-le-Hole North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£160,000
Terraced40£97,250
Flats1£43,000
Detached26£246,250

10 years median price trend in Hetton-le-Hole North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hetton-le-Hole North.

All postcodes in Hetton-le-Hole North

DH59PH

Houghton Road

DH59FH

Snowberry Close

DH59AP

Jane Street

DH59EE

Blossom Street

DH50RY

Hetton

DH59QW

School Road

DH59QE

Houghton Road North

DH59SD

Waterford Close

DH59DU

Eppleton Terrace West

DH59BD

Eppleton Estate

DH59QU

Durham Road

DH59TA

Ryehill View

DH59AY

Byer Street

DH59EN

Barnes Street

DH59GE

Blossom Street

DH59PD

Spring Meadows

DH59FL

Cornflower Court

DH59LP

Suffolk Street

DH59NS

Millbeck Grove

DH45PH

Mercantile Road

DH59JB

Station Road

DH59PP

Louvaine Terrace

DH59DP

South Market Street

DH59GB

Green Lane

DH59AN

Lady Street

DH59NB

Ten Fields

DH59NQ

Hollowdene

DH59DY

Market Street

DH59FJ

Safflower Way

DH59LJ

Oxford Crescent

DH59GL

Ellis Close

DH59EA

Downs Lane

DH59QJ

Sutherans Yard

DH59LB

Dunelm Road

DH59RS

Heather Drive

DH59HH

Hollowdene

DH59FW

Jasminum Way

DH59PG

Houghton Road

DH59BG

Maudlin Street

DH59BZ

Malton Way

DH59HZ

Scotts Terrace

DH59GD

Perkins Close

DH59PN

Houghton Road

DH59NF

Front Street

DH59AX

Dene Street

DH59PQ

Houghton Road

DH59DZ

Market Street

DH59HP

Pavilion Terrace

DH59NJ

Front Street

DH59DD

Caroline Street

DH59GF

Great Lime Road

Data Sources

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