Postcode report
DH5 9NL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DH5 9NL: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH5 9NL is a postcode in Copt Hill, Sunderland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH5 9NL, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH5 9NL are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH5 9NL is based on Sunderland 036 Census 2021. It covers 7,370 residents, 731 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DH5 9NL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £111k from 98 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH5 9NL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DH5 9NL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DH5 9NL
Is DH5 9NL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH5 9NL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for DH5 9NL?
LocaleIQ matched DH5 9NL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH5 9NL?
The latest median sold price is £111k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH5 9NL?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.