Postcode DH5 9BY is located in a major urban area, within the Copt Hill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hetton-le-Hole North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole North is £36,612 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hetton Park and Bogs.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole North is £36,612 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from DH5 9BY.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9BY 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hetton Park and Bogs | Large | Walking directions to Hetton Park and Bogs |
| 0.4 mi | Hetton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hetton Park |
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 9BY postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 27 Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8JP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) | 27A Queensway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8EL | Walking directions to Best-one (Queensway 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.