Ruskin Avenue is in Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 0NX 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 Ruskin Avenue, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 0PB, DH5 0PA, DH5 0NU, DH5 0NW, DH5 0NS, DH5 0PG, DH5 0NT, DH5 0PP, DH5 0PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH5 0NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH5 0NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 46.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 35.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 43% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 31.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 19% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 3.2% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 22.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 15% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 21.7% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Avenue was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% higher than the Hetton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruskin Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hetton and the 269th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ruskin Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2024-05-14 | £117,303 |
| 8 Ruskin Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-10-21 | £59,579 |
| 13 Ruskin Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2018-10-16 | £81,731 |
| 8 Ruskin Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-07-18 | £71,658 |
| 11 Ruskin Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-06-23 | £80,280 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hetton Primary Frederick Terrace , South Hetton DH6 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Primary School Moorsley Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9ND | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Church Lane , Murton SR7 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 2,053 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemore Park Coffee Shop | Elemore Park, Elemore Lane | 560 yd | |
| Little Lane Adventures | 181 High Street, Easington Lane | 564 yd | |
| Ti Amo | Davy Lamp Hotel, Brick Garth | 734 yd | |
| The Energy Bar | 58 High Street, Easington Lane | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Pit Lad | 131, High Street | 667 yd | |
| Easington Lane W M C | 101, High Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 241 High Street, Easington Lane | 479 yd | |
| Grill House | 11 Elemore Lane, Easington Lane | 548 yd | |
| Milan Tandoori | 171 High Street, Easington Lane | 589 yd | |
| Flame Grill | 135 High Street, Easington Lane | 666 yd | |
| Spice Club | 133 High Street, Easington Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snippersgate Filling Station | Snippersgate Motor Co, South Hetton Road | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easington Lane Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point BRICKGARTH | 753 yd | |
| Easington Lane Flatts (Closed) Elemore Lane | grass pitches | 889 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.