Postcode DH5 9EL 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 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hetton-le-Hole North is £34,700 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 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Hetton-le-Hole North is £34,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 9EL.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9EL 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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 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 | 41 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £147,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £94,950 |
10 year median price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH5 9EL 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 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.