Park Road is in Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 9NA 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 Park Road, Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 9NT, DH5 9BE, DH5 9PG, DH5 9PE, DH5 9NU, DH5 9PH, DH5 9PF, DH5 9JL, DH5 9LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH5 9NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 20.1% | 24.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 58.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.8% | 14.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 18.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 26.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.2% | 98.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 140th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla Park Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-03-24 | £338,187 |
| Valhalla Park Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £186,700 | 2018-03-27 | £251,282 |
| Woodlea Bungalow Park Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2017-11-15 | £358,398 |
| Woodlea Bungalow Park Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2006-12-12 | £284,904 |
| Barnum Park Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2001-08-06 | £285,152 |
DH5 9NA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH5 9NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Primary School Moorsley Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9ND | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Rainton Primary School School Road , East Rainton DH5 9RA | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 2,495 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 | 3,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Spot Cafe | Hetton Centre, Welfare Road | 105 yd | |
| The Little Peppercorn Tearooms | A, 23 | 288 yd | |
| Freyas Dessert Parlour | 1 Richard Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 425 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Hetton Lyons Park, Colliery Lane | 772 yd | |
| Di's Diner | Bramble Hollow, Four Lane Ends | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bob Paisley Bar | Hetton Centre, Welfare Road | 95 yd | |
| Hetton & District WMC | Richard Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 228 yd | |
| Hetton Victory Club | Hetton Victory Club Ltd, Richard Street | 244 yd | |
| Davey Arms | 9 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 254 yd | |
| The Colliery Inn | The Licensee, The Colliery Inn | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma House | 11 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 226 yd | |
| Hetton Delight | 25 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 234 yd | |
| Deep Dulai Blue | Church Villas, Front Street | 261 yd | |
| The Macro Kitchen | 43A Regent Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 444 yd | |
| Hetton Chippy | 4 Surrey Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 15, Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 200 yd | |
| Tesco | 15, Front Street | 200 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hetton Sports Complex (Closed) Barnard Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 87 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 | 87 yd |
| Eppleton Colliery Welfare Site WELFARE ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Hetton Comprehensive School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Country Park LINDRICK PARK | cycling, grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | grass pitches | 919 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 | 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 | 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.