Postcode DH5 0DJ is located in a major urban area, 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 96.8 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 Seaham located about 4.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Elemore Country Park.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 0DJ.
Hetton-le-Hole South near DH5 0DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elemore Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Elemore Country Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 31 | £247,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £46,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £90,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hetton
In the DH5 0DJ postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 0DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Siva Convenience Store | 61 Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AT | Walking directions to Siva Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Colliery Lane, Sunderland, DH5 0JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH5 0DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian McKinley
Hetton - Elected 27 Nov 2025
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.