Postcode DH5 8JZ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hetton Park and Bogs.
Houghton Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 8JZ.
Houghton Town near DH5 8JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £149,998 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £153,998 |
| Terraced | 47 | £98,000 |
10 years price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH5 8JZ postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.