DH5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DH5 district covers Hetton-le-Hole, Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DH5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DH5 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DH5
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School · DH5 8DA · Outstanding (2022) · Top 2% in England
- Easington Lane Primary School · DH5 0JT · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 32% in England
- East Rainton Primary School · DH5 9RA · Remains Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- Eppleton Academy Primary School · DH5 9AJ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 35% in England
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy · DH5 8EH · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 18% in England
- Hetton Lyons Primary School · DH5 0AH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 49% in England
- Hetton Primary School · DH5 9ND · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton · DH5 8NF · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 35% in England
Secondary schools in DH5
- Hetton Academy · DH5 9JZ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 33% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DH5
- Hetton Lyons Nursery School · DH5 0AH · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Little Jems · DH5 9NE · Good (Ofsted)
- Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Hetton · DH5 9PG
- Houghton Community Nursery School · DH5 8AE · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Nesham Private Nursery · DH5 8AE · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DH5
- Hetton Group Practice · DH5 9EZ
Neighbourhoods in DH5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DH5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole North | 44% | £149k | Average | 9 min |
| Hetton-le-Hole South | 32% | £96k | High | 8 min |
| Houghton Town | 23% | £151k | High | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the DH5 postcode?
DH5 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Hetton-le-Hole, Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, with 555 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DH5?
The typical home price across DH5's neighbourhoods is £149k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DH5?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DH5 postcode.
How long is the commute from DH5?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 54 minutes; York 86 minutes.