Postcode DH5 9QX is located in a rural town, within the Hetton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hetton-le-Hole North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 4.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hetton-le-Hole North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Hetton-le-Hole North has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from DH5 9QX.
Hetton-le-Hole North near DH5 9QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH5 9QX.
In the DH5 9QX postcode area, located within Hetton-le-Hole North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH5 9QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East Rainton Convenience Store | Durham Road, Sunderland, DH5 9QT | Walking directions to East Rainton 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 9QX, 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 9QX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9QX 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 2 schools close to DH5 9QX, including East Rainton Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH5 9QX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,762 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 9QX 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.