Cooperative Terrace Hetton Downs, Sunderland
7 addresses across 1 postcode (DH5), about 160 m long. USRN 38715690.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2003 the median was £78,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hetton Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hetton Group Practice, about 80 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £41,500 | £41,500 | £41,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £14,650 | £14,650 | £14,650 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2003 | 4 DH5 9EH | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 4 DH5 9EH | Terraced | £41,500 | |
| 25 Jun 1996 | 3 DH5 9EH | Terraced | £14,650 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sunderland in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,685 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,394 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At Chapel Street/Edward Street, Hetton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Hetton Downs Phase 2, not permissioned (180 m)
- Hetton Downs Phase 2, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Bog Row School: up to 7 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Fox and Hounds Pub: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Fox and Hounds Pub: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 94 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH5 9EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Regent Street Hetton Downs | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Hetton-le-Hole | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lady Street | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hetton Group Practice | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G Whitfield Limited | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cherry Knowle Hospital | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Houghton le Spring Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hetton Park 17 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hetton Lyons Country Park 54 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 6,920 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 71 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Seven Sisters round barrow, Copt Hill, Houghton-le-Spring, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Sisters round barrow, Copt Hill, Houghton-le-Spring | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 10 km (6.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Lake | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Blossom Pond | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hetton Houses Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Stephenson Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Elemore Vale | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sunderland: see them on the Sunderland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppleton Academy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hetton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hetton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | Nursery | 1–4 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Hetton Discount Centre DH5 9DZ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Tasty House DH5 9DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre DH5 9DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| The Spicy Balti Ltd DH5 9DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Market Street Chippy DH5 9DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Rocky's DH5 9DY | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Macro Kitchen DH5 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Saint Cecelia's Church Hall | Other catering premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Dulai's News & Booze DH5 9PJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Premier - Downs Top Shop DH5 9BH | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Our Coop Little Pioneers DH5 9PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Swanton Care DH5 9AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Eppleton Cricket Club DH5 9AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Kids Fun Club DH5 9AJ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Pizzamatic NE Ltd DH5 9PF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edward Street (19); On or near Fairy Street (14); On or near Eaglesdene (13); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near St Cuthbert'S Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH5 9EH: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barrington Terrace · Evergreen Road · Regent Street · Regent Street · Chapel Street · Willis Street · George Street · Bonica Close · Queen Street · Eaglesdene · Market Street · St Cuthbert's Close
All the streets in DH5 and across Sunderland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.