Woodlea Close is in Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 9NT 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 Woodlea Close, Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 9BE, DH5 9NA, DH5 9PH, DH5 9PG, DH5 9PE, DH5 9NU, DH5 9ES, DH5 9PW, DH5 9LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH5 9NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.1% | 53.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 9NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 27.7% | 29% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 29.5% | 21.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 30.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99% 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% | 99% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlea Close was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Woodlea Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 275th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Woodlea Close, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-11 | £208,316 |
| 13 Woodlea Close, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-10-24 | £198,175 |
| 13 Woodlea Close, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-08-26 | £165,496 |
| 17 Woodlea Close, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2020-03-16 | £196,085 |
| 11 Woodlea Close, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-10-03 | £175,128 |
DH5 9NT 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 9NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG | - not rated | 353 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 | 964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 2,512 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 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eppleton Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Academy North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | - not rated | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Hill School Gillas Lane , DH5 8HP | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Spot Cafe | Hetton Centre, Welfare Road | 160 yd | |
| The Little Peppercorn Tearooms | A, 23 | 357 yd | |
| Freyas Dessert Parlour | 1 Richard Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 463 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Hetton Lyons Park, Colliery Lane | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bob Paisley Bar | Hetton Centre, Welfare Road | 145 yd | |
| Hetton & District WMC | Richard Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 290 yd | |
| Hetton Victory Club | Hetton Victory Club Ltd, Richard Street | 298 yd | |
| Davey Arms | 9 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 316 yd | |
| The Colliery Inn | The Licensee, The Colliery Inn | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma House | 11 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 284 yd | |
| Hetton Delight | 25 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 301 yd | |
| Deep Dulai Blue | Church Villas, Front Street | 324 yd | |
| The Macro Kitchen | 43A Regent Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 373 yd | |
| Hetton Chippy | 4 Surrey Street, Hetton-le-Hole | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 15, Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 15, Front Street | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hetton Sports Complex (Closed) Barnard Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 160 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 | 160 yd |
| Eppleton Colliery Welfare Site WELFARE ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Hetton Comprehensive School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Country Park LINDRICK PARK | cycling, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Eppleton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.