Hawthorn Street is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH4 5JD is located in the Houghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 5JH, DH4 5JF, DH4 5JP, DH4 5JX, DH4 5JL, DH4 5JJ, DH4 5JB, DH4 5AA, DH4 5JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH4 5JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 36.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 39.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 14.3% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 38.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 21.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH4 5JD this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 31.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 99.2% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Street was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% higher than the Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton and the 300th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hawthorn Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-10-17 | £102,701 |
| 8 Hawthorn Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2006-11-27 | £75,240 |
| 4 Hawthorn Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2006-10-06 | £71,087 |
DH4 5JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbottle Primary Academy Houghton Road , Newbottle DH4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Academy Inspires Burnside Estate , DH4 5HB | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dubmire Primary Britannia Terrace , Fence Houses DH4 6HL | 1out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiney Row Primary School Rear South View , Shiney Row DH4 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School Hall Lane , DH5 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria | Houghton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring | 649 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn & Amalfi | Houghton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring | 692 yd | |
| Houghton Comrades Club | Pear Tree Place, Newbottle Street | 952 yd | |
| Newbottle W M C | Newbottle Workmens Club, Front Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasswell Chippy | 1, Grasswell Terrace | 449 yd | |
| Cipolla Pizza | 28 - 29 South Street, Newbottle | 839 yd | |
| Ethels Deli | 30 South Street, Newbottle | 844 yd | |
| Silver Grid | 90, Newbottle Street | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasswell (Closed) Grasswell Caravan Site | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Newbottle Primary School Houghton Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Coaley Lane Junior Football Pitch Complex STADDON WAY | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Leyburn Grove SEABURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Houghton Sports Centre STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.