The Lawns is in Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 0NF is located in the Hetton 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 The Lawns, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 0JS, DH5 0LT, DH5 0NB, DH5 0LY, DH5 0QG, DH5 0NQ, DH5 0QH, DH5 0JP, DH5 0LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH5 0NF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 49% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.3% | 36% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 31.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 (64.8%) 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 | 37% | 37.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 27.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 22.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 DH5 0NF this area, 36% 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 10.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 36% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.3% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -23.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lawns was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Hetton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Lawns has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hetton and the 306th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Lawns, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-07-17 | £146,182 |
| 24 The Lawns, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2005-12-12 | £138,546 |
DH5 0NF 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.
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murton Nursery School Glebe View , Seaview Estate SR7 9LX | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Lane Primary School High Street , Easington Lane DH5 0JT | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Primary School Moorsley Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hetton Primary Frederick Terrace , South Hetton DH6 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Academy North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 3out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copt Hill School Gillas Lane , DH5 8HP | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daltons Dalton-le-Dale , SR7 8QT | - not rated | 5,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lane Adventures | 181 High Street, Easington Lane | 115 yd | |
| Elemore Park Coffee Shop | Elemore Park, Elemore Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Energy Bar | 58 High Street, Easington Lane | 215 yd | |
| Ti Amo | Davy Lamp Hotel, Brick Garth | 245 yd | |
| Di's Diner | Bramble Hollow, Four Lane Ends | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Pit Lad | 131, High Street | 48 yd | |
| Easington Lane W M C | 101, High Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill | 135 High Street, Easington Lane | 48 yd | |
| Spice Club | 133 High Street, Easington Lane | 48 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 125 High Street, Easington Lane | 78 yd | |
| Milan Tandoori | 171 High Street, Easington Lane | 78 yd | |
| Grill House | 11 Elemore Lane, Easington Lane | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snippersgate Filling Station | Snippersgate Motor Co, South Hetton Road | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easington Lane Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point BRICKGARTH | 232 yd | |
| Easington Lane Flatts (Closed) Elemore Lane | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Cricket Club LILYWHITE TERRACE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.