Postcode DH5 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Copt Hill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Newbottle & Penshaw area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Newbottle & Penshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newbottle & Penshaw is £47,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 8AJ.
Newbottle & Penshaw near DH5 8AJ 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.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £148,975 |
| Terraced | 48 | £90,500 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH5 8AJ postcode area, located within Newbottle & Penshaw, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Market Express Store | 9 Market Place, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8AH | Walking directions to Market Express Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) | 27A Queensway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8EL | Walking directions to Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Mautland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.