Postcode DH5 9JL is located in a major urban area, within the Hetton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hetton-le-Hole North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole North is £36,612 per year. The nearest station is Seaham, about 4.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hetton Park.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hetton-le-Hole North is £36,612 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 9JL.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9JL 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 | Medium | Walking directions to Hetton Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £241,000 | £206 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £163,500 | £177 |
| Terraced | 53 | £81,999 | £104 |
| Flats | 2 | £42,500 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194,995 | £119,950 | £75,750 |
| 2017 | £200,995 | £124,950 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £197,950 | £132,000 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £199,950 | £132,000 | £75,500 |
| 2020 | £204,950 | £139,973 | £68,750 |
| 2021 | £214,950 | £136,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £150,000 | £89,975 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £82,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £252,500 | £152,250 | £86,750 |
| 2026 | £238,000 | £174,998 | £65,975 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £147 | £95 |
| 2017 | £176 | £120 | £83 |
| 2018 | £181 | £148 | £87 |
| 2019 | £172 | £144 | £87 |
| 2020 | £181 | £153 | £75 |
| 2021 | £185 | £150 | £88 |
| 2022 | £206 | £155 | £97 |
| 2023 | £220 | £136 | £95 |
| 2024 | £204 | £145 | £107 |
| 2025 | £221 | £167 | £111 |
| 2026 | £205 | £191 | £71 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH5 9JL.
In the DH5 9JL postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 9JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Siva Convenience Store | 61 Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AT | Walking directions to Siva 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.
Elected local representatives for DH5 9JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian McKinley
Hetton - Elected 27 Nov 2025
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH5 9JL records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH5 9JL in Hetton-le-Hole North is £130,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DH5 9JL, including Hetton Primary School (Good), Hetton Academy and Hetton Lyons Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH5 9JL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH5 9JL is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian McKinley (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.