Postcode DH4 6PJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hetton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hetton-le-Hole South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole South is £41,194 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole South is £41,194 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from DH4 6PJ.
Hetton-le-Hole South near DH4 6PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £149,975 in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £248,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £152,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £86,750 |
10 year median price trend in Hetton
In the DH4 6PJ postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | East Rainton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | West Rainton Primary School | Community school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.