Postcode DH5 0EU is located in a major urban area, within the Hetton area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hetton-le-Hole South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole South is £41,194 per year. The median sale price in Hetton is £144,000 (around £158 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,000 and £198,000. The nearest station is Seaham, about 4.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Elemore Country Park.
Hetton-le-Hole South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,564 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 0EU.
Hetton-le-Hole South near DH5 0EU 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elemore Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Elemore Country Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £243,500 | £206 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £155,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 52 | £90,500 | £102 |
| Flats | 2 | £42,500 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194,995 | £119,950 | £75,750 |
| 2017 | £200,995 | £124,950 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £197,950 | £132,000 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £199,950 | £132,000 | £75,500 |
| 2020 | £204,950 | £139,973 | £68,750 |
| 2021 | £214,950 | £136,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £150,000 | £89,975 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £82,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £151,500 | £87,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £169,995 | £77,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £147 | £95 |
| 2017 | £176 | £120 | £83 |
| 2018 | £181 | £148 | £87 |
| 2019 | £172 | £144 | £87 |
| 2020 | £181 | £153 | £75 |
| 2021 | £185 | £150 | £88 |
| 2022 | £206 | £155 | £97 |
| 2023 | £220 | £136 | £95 |
| 2024 | £204 | £145 | £107 |
| 2025 | £218 | £167 | £111 |
| 2026 | £206 | £187 | £80 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH5 0EU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | 17, Elvet Green, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 20, Crossgate Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 7, Bailey Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 15, Redhills Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0ES | Terraced | Freehold | £139,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 70, Lambton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0EP | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 |
In the DH5 0EU postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Hetton Lyons Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2013. | |
Hetton Lyons Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2013
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hetton Lyons Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Hetton Lyons Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hetton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2015. | |
Hetton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jan 2015
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH5 0EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Four Lane Ends, Sunderland, DH5 0AA | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Pemberton Bank, Sunderland, DH5 0JH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Colliery Lane, Sunderland, DH5 0JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Siva Convenience Store | 61 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AT | Walking directions to Siva Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH5 0EU, 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
The area around DH5 0EU records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and public order.
The median sale price around DH5 0EU in Hetton is £144,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DH5 0EU, including Hetton Lyons Nursery School (Good), Hetton Lyons Primary School (Good) and Hetton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DH5 0EU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH5 0EU is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian McKinley (Reform UK).