Postcode DH5 0JA 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.0 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 4.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 0JA.
Hetton-le-Hole South near DH5 0JA 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 0JA postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 0JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Colliery Lane, Sunderland, DH5 0JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Pemberton Bank, Sunderland, DH5 0JH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Siva Convenience Store | 61 Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AT | Walking directions to Siva Convenience Store |
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 0JA, 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.