Postcode DH5 8HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Copt Hill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Houghton Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Town is £42,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 8HJ.
Houghton Town near DH5 8HJ 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 8HJ postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) | 27A Queensway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8EL | Walking directions to Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 27 Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8JP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Market Express Store | 9 Market Place, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8AH | Walking directions to Market Express 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.