DH5 or DH97?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- DH97 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- DH97 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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DH5
Sunderland
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DH97
County Durham
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £133,286 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +4.3% (North East) | +7.0% (County Durham) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | — |
| Floor area | 100 m² | — |
| Built | 1950–1966 | — |
| Energy rating | C | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1370/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 80 recorded | 63 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 3 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, DH5 or DH97?
DH97 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (80 in DH5 against 63 in DH97, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is DH5 or DH97 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, DH5 sits in decile 3 of 10 and DH97 in decile 8, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in DH5 or DH97?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.