Postcode DH5 9LA 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 87.5 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 4.7 miles away. There are 5 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 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 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 9LA.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9LA 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 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hetton Park and Bogs | Large | Walking directions to Hetton Park and Bogs |
| 0.5 mi | Hetton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hetton Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 in Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £91,625 |
10 year median price trend in Hetton
In the DH5 9LA postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.