Postcode DH5 0RL 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 Durham located about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 0RL.
Hetton-le-Hole South near DH5 0RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 120 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 | 36 | £152,250 |
| Terraced | 49 | £86,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hetton
In the DH5 0RL postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Hetton Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Hetton 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: 01/01/2026.