Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH5 8JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.6%	0.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.4%	48.4%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 8JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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	17.5%	22.1%	4.6%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	61.3%	0.9%	44.2%	17.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.1%	4.6%	-2.5%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	14.6%	11.5%	-3.1%	6.1%	5.4%

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	45.1%	43.6%	-1.5%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	31.1%	32.4%	1.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	16.4%	17.2%	0.8%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	5.7%	3.2%	-2.5%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	1.2%	2.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	12.1%	-7.2%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	12.1%	1.7%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	14.4%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	7.4%	0.3%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	19.1%	8.3%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	31.2%	-1.3%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	98.8%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.2%	99.6%	0.4%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
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	99.2%	99.6%	0.4%	83.2%	16.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	68%	46.2%	21.8%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Bradley Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradley Avenue was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bradley Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 366th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

🔎 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 8JZ, 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 Bradley Avenue are based on 58 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 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH5 8JZ

Average Price
£191,602

Semi-Detached
£194,250

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£166,445

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bradley Avenue

Average Price
£207,778

Semi-Detached
£202,331

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,988

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bradley AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-01-30	£173,936
21 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-01-30	£196,200
49 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-08-26	£165,257
35 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£119,950	2019-06-05	£159,640
29 Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£121,000	2018-05-18	£162,827

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH5 8JZ

Employment

DH5 8JZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH5 8JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	16
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	7
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
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	1,239 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	2,495 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Durham Road , DH5 8NF	4out of 4	427 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Hall Lane , DH5 8DA	3out of 4	949 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillas Lane Primary Academy Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH	3out of 4	1,174 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ	2out of 4	1,263 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Rainton Primary School School Road , East Rainton DH5 9RA	3out of 4	1,393 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH	2out of 4	931 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	2out of 4	1,883 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	2out of 4	5,089 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD	3out of 4	5,138 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TNT Express (UK) Ltd	T N T Express Worldwide (UK) Limited, Mercantile Road		957 yd
Freys B's	Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way		1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Burn	The Licensee, The Burn	328 yd
The Mill Inn	Durham Road, Houghton-le-Spring	400 yd
The Burn Inn	Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring	652 yd
The Three Tuns	Houghton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring	889 yd
Houghton Rugby Club	Dairy Lane, Houghton-le-Spring	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pizza Dial	5 Imperial Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring		1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Michaels Catholic Primary School DURHAM ROAD	grass pitches	511 yd
Durham Road Pitches BISHOPS WYND	grass pitches	626 yd
East Rainton Cricket Club The Dunwell's The Dunwell's Durham Road	grass pitches	696 yd
Bernard Gilpin Primary School HALL LANE	grass pitches	918 yd
Gillas Lane Primary School SEATON AVENUE	grass pitches	1,092 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	19.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	34.86 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	34.86 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.11 Mbit/s

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