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DH5

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

County Durham, North East, England

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DH5 is the postcode district for HOUGHTON LE SPRING, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £142,490
1yr change ▲ 15.7%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£142,490

▲ 15.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

50% below national avg

Crime Rate

27.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in DH5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH5 is £142,490, which is 31% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH5 cost 50.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH5 have risen 15.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £270,078 204
Semi-detached £136,717 375
Terraced £86,725 489
Flat £67,333 24
All types £142,490 1135

5-Year Price History

£135K £141K £147K £153K £159K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DH5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH5 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DH5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH5 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Hetton Lyons Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
East Rainton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Easington Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hetton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH5 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH5 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DH5 — HOUGHTON LE SPRING

Area Summary

DH5 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) offers affordable property prices (£142,490, 50% below national average), low crime (66% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DH5 HOUGHTON LE SPRING

What is the average house price in DH5 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
The average house price in DH5 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) is £142,490, based on 1135 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 15.7% over the past year.
Is DH5 HOUGHTON LE SPRING a safe area to live?
Crime in DH5 is significantly below the national average (27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DH5 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
The population of DH5 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DH5?
The average broadband download speed in DH5 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DH5 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
There are 11 schools in or near DH5. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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