Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH5 8HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	48.6%	48.9%	0.3%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DH5 8HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18%	20.3%	2.3%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.2%	59.9%	-6.3%	44.2%	15.7%
Separated	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.7%	8.3%	2.6%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	8.3%	10.1%	1.8%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	40%	35.5%	-4.5%	48.4%	-12.9%
Good health	29%	38.5%	9.5%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	20.4%	20.1%	-0.3%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	9%	5.1%	-3.9%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.9%	22.4%	-6.5%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	15.1%	1.9%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.6%	-2.9%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	11%	4.4%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	17.4%	5.6%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	17.8%	1.6%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	5.7%	1.8%	-3.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.2%	97.9%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.5%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.4%	98.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	98.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.5%	37.2%	-12.7%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Wood Lea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lea was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Wood Lea has the 7th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 89th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH5 8HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wood Lea are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH5 8HT

Average Price
£163,639

Semi-Detached
£159,646

Terraced
£183,606

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wood Lea

Average Price
£169,688

Semi-Detached
£167,789

Terraced
£177,286

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wood LeaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£176,000	2026-01-16	£177,138
7 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-09-12	£149,357
36 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-12-16	£197,696
2 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-10-15	£202,742
7 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2020-10-21	£114,834

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH5 8HT

Employment

DH5 8HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH5 8HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Looking after home or family	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	9
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE	4out of 4	967 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG	- not rated	1,767 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	2,598 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ	4out of 4	5,049 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gillas Lane Infant School Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH	- not rated	328 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gillas Lane Primary School Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH	- not rated	328 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gillas Lane Primary Academy Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH	3out of 4	328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ	- not rated	637 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eppleton Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ	- not rated	637 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH	- not rated	1,283 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hetton Academy North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	- not rated	2,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	- not rated	2,210 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL	2out of 4	4,909 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copt Hill School Gillas Lane , DH5 8HP	- not rated	331 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glebe School Durham Road , DH5 8NF	- not rated	1,118 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Davenport School Durham Road , DH5 8NF	- not rated	1,118 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	3out of 4	4,148 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	- not rated	4,148 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Copt Hill	Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring	394 yd
Mulligans	Houghton Le Spring Golf Club, Houghton Golf Course	534 yd
Hope Bank View	Dene Street, New Silksworth	746 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Burn	The Licensee, The Burn	641 yd
The Three Tuns	Houghton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring	771 yd
Glendale Social Club	Hall Lane, Houghton-Le-Spring	853 yd
The Burn Inn	Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring	854 yd
Eppleton Cricket Club	Church Road, Houghton-Le-Spring	891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gillas Lane Primary School SEATON AVENUE	grass pitches	325 yd
Eppleton Academy Primary School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	639 yd
Eppleton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	681 yd
Bernard Gilpin Primary School HALL LANE	grass pitches	847 yd
Houghton Le Spring Golf Club	golf	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.