Thomas Street is in Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 9ED is located in the Copt Hill 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 Thomas Street, Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 9EE, DH5 9EH, DH5 9DY, DH5 9DZ, DH5 9DU, DH5 9EF, DH5 9DX, DH5 9AB, DH5 9DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH5 9ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 53.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 34.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 30.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 42.7% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 11.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 27.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -22.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Street was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thomas Street has the 34th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 365th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 Thomas Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-12-05 | £65,554 |
| 15 Thomas Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-10-03 | £75,893 |
| 4 Thomas Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,125 | 2008-05-22 | £71,450 |
| 13 Thomas Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-04-28 | £65,659 |
| 14 Thomas Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-04-28 | £65,659 |
DH5 9ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ | 2out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Primary School Moorsley Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 2,410 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 | 4,292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freyas Dessert Parlour | 1 Richard Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 656 yd | |
| Hope Bank View | Dene Street, New Silksworth | 711 yd | |
| The Centre Spot Cafe | Hetton Centre, Welfare Road | 809 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Hetton Lyons Park, Colliery Lane | 818 yd | |
| The Little Peppercorn Tearooms | A, 23 | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eppleton Cricket Club | Church Road, Houghton-Le-Spring | 489 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel Flat, John Street | 634 yd | |
| Hetton Victory Club | Hetton Victory Club Ltd, Richard Street | 707 yd | |
| Hetton & District WMC | Richard Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 748 yd | |
| Davey Arms | 9 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacino's | 44 Market Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 146 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42, Market Street | 154 yd | |
| Market Street Chippy | 36, Market Street | 154 yd | |
| Spicy Balti | 38, Market Street | 154 yd | |
| The Macro Kitchen | 43A Regent Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 15, Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | 15, Front Street | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eppleton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Hetton Community Pool And Wellness Centre HETTON COMMNITY POOL AND WELLNESS CENTRE HETTON COMMNITY POOL AND WELLNESS CENTRE WELFARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Hetton Sports Complex (Closed) Barnard Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Country Park LINDRICK PARK | cycling, grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Eppleton Colliery Welfare Site WELFARE ROAD | grass pitches | 877 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.