Postcode DH5 9DB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.4 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 4.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hetton Lyons Country Park.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from DH5 9DB.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9DB 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hetton Lyons Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Hetton Lyons Country Park |
| 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 9DB postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 9DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.