Town Pop. 8,700

Living in Hetton-le-Hole: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hetton-le-Hole is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 21/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the DH5 postcode district, Hetton-le-Hole ranks 3rd. Broadband (87) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Hetton-le-Hole in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH5 postcode district.

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Hetton-le-Hole scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 375 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 158 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 127 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Burglary 86 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Public order 67 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 244 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Front Street 42 crimes
  3. 3 Lilywhite Terrace 32 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
47
10 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good2Ungraded
  • Bernard Gilpin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Easington Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • East Rainton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gillas Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hetton Lyons Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hetton Lyons Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Hetton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eppleton Academy Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Hetton AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham5 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust6.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,343 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)71.6%
available across Sunderland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 241 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed3.3%Retired26.6%Student3.2%Other inactive16%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary38.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership59.4%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sunderland · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Seaham 4.5 mi
Chester-le-Street 5.5 mi
South Hylton 5.8 mi
J62 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J62 A1(M) 3.7 mi
J63 A1(M) 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £130,000 61
Detached £232,750 12
Semi-detached £144,950 19
Terraced £102,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£76k £133k £191k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

East Rainton 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Easington Lane 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton-le-Spring 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Rainton 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hetton le Hill 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Hetton 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fence Houses 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Pittington 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Murton (County Durham) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Haswell 30 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sherburn Hill 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shiney Row and Penshaw 61 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hetton-le-Hole a nice place to live?

Hetton-le-Hole is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hetton-le-Hole is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hetton-le-Hole?

Hetton-le-Hole has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 1,057 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hetton-le-Hole?

Among the top-rated schools in Hetton-le-Hole are Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Easington Lane Primary School and East Rainton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Hetton-le-Hole in total.

What are house prices like in Hetton-le-Hole?

The current median house price in Hetton-le-Hole is £130,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £232,750, semi-detached £144,950, terraced £102,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hetton-le-Hole in context

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Postcode districts in Hetton-le-Hole

DH5 52 ⇄

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