Great Eppleton, Tyne and Wear | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Great Eppleton

Great Eppleton is a small village located in Tyne and Wear, England, within the postcode area DH5. The village is primarily residential, offering a quiet atmosphere for its residents. It is situated close to the larger town of Houghton-le-Spring, which provides additional amenities and services for those living in the area.

The village has a few local shops and community facilities, making it convenient for everyday needs. Great Eppleton is well-connected by road, allowing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, appealing to those who appreciate nature and a slower pace of life.

School Ratings in Great Eppleton

Families in Great Eppleton have access to 107 local schools. Houghton Le Spring Nursery School and Bernard Gilpin Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Great Eppleton

Homes sell for an average of £147K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £83K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Great Eppleton

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Great Eppleton, with 67 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Great Eppleton

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Great Eppleton within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Healthcare in Great Eppleton

There are 12 GP surgeries within three miles of Great Eppleton, the nearest being Hetton Group Practice (0.7 miles away).

Local Data for Great Eppleton

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Property Prices 3,303 sales

Average Price £147K

£2K , £8.25M

Detached £240K 714

Semi £133K 1,060

Terraced £83K 1,351

Flat £67K 63

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

66 Primary

11 Secondary

30 Other

Outstanding 2

Good 5

Ofsted ratings for schools in the DH5 postcode area.

Eppleton Academy Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Gillas Lane Primary Academy Primary 1.1 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Hetton 1.3 miles Hetton Lyons Nursery School Nursery Good 1.3 miles Hetton Lyons Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Hetton Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Hetton Academy Secondary 1.4 miles Bernard Gilpin Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Houghton 1.5 miles Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 1.5 miles Easington Lane Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Primary Good 1.6 miles

Household Income in Great Eppleton ONS 2023

The average total household income in Great Eppleton is approximately £39,660 a year before tax, 28% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £32,765. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Great Eppleton £39,660

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £32,765.

Businesses in Great Eppleton ONS 2025

There are approximately 499 active businesses based in Great Eppleton, around 24 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 17 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

499 Total businesses

24 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 88%

Small, 10-49 10%

Medium, 50-249 3%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Great Eppleton IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Great Eppleton experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation

3/10

Income

4/10

Employment

2/10

Education

4/10

Health

2/10

Housing

7/10

Living Environment

6/10

Children 0-15 18%

Working age 60%

Older 65+ 22%

3,848 Children (0-15) 18%

12,599 Working Age 60%

4,465 Older (65+) 21%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 46.5% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 25.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Great Eppleton 261 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Great Eppleton are higher than the England and Wales average, with anti-social behaviour the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

Anti-Social Behaviour 67

Violence & Sexual Offences 65

Criminal Damage & Arson 33

Burglary 22

Shoplifting 22

Other Theft 11

Public Order 11

Other Crime 11

Vehicle Crime 8

Weapons 4

Drugs 3

Robbery 3

Theft from Person 1

Local Policing

Northumbria Houghton Visit force website →

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Sunderland Train Station 5.6 miles

Chester-Le-Street Train Station 6 miles

Heworth Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hetton Downs 0.6 miles Hetton-Le-Hole 0.9 miles Rainton Bridge 1.2 miles Lyons 1.2 miles Easington Lane 1.2 miles New Town 1.4 miles Houghton-Le-Spring 1.4 miles Low Moorsley 1.8 miles Old Burdon 1.8 miles Murton 2 miles Greenhill 2 miles Middle Rainton 2 miles

Local Government

District Sunderland

Ward Hetton

Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South

Parish Hetton

Region North East

Home Ownership in Great Eppleton

Of the 9,408 households in and around Great Eppleton, 60% are owned, 27% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 60% Social rented 27% Private rented 13%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Great Eppleton.

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Eppleton

What is the population of Great Eppleton?

Great Eppleton has a population of approximately 20,901 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Great Eppleton?

The average property in and around Great Eppleton sold for about £146,667, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 58% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Great Eppleton a deprived area?

Great Eppleton sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 3 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Great Eppleton?

Great Eppleton is covered by the DH5 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Great Eppleton?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Great Eppleton, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Great Eppleton?

The nearest railway station to Great Eppleton is Sunderland Train Station, about 5.6 miles away.

Streets in DH5 30 shown View all streets

A182 9 Aiden Way 1 Airedale Gardens 1 Alder Close 2 Alexander Drive 2 All Saints Drive 1 Allendale Street 2 Appletreewick Close 1 B1284 7 B1285 2 B1404 2 Bailey Way 2 Baker Street 1 Balfour Street 2 Balmoral Crescent 2 Bedale Street 1 Bedeswell Drive 1 Bedford Street 2 Belmont Rise 1 Bishops Wynd 1 Blackcap Close 2 Blindy Lane 1 Bloom Lane 4 Bloomfield Drive 1 Blossom Street 2 Bonica Close 2 Borrowdale Street 2 Bowes Avenue 1 Bradley Avenue 2 Brickgarth 2

Postcodes in DH5 50 shown View all postcodes

DH5 0AA DH5 0AB DH5 0AD DH5 0AE DH5 0AF DH5 0AG DH5 0AH DH5 0AJ DH5 0AL DH5 0AN DH5 0AP DH5 0AQ DH5 0AR DH5 0AS DH5 0AT DH5 0AU DH5 0AW DH5 0AX DH5 0AY DH5 0BA DH5 0BB DH5 0BE DH5 0BG DH5 0BH DH5 0BJ DH5 0BL DH5 0BN DH5 0BP DH5 0BQ DH5 0BW DH5 0DA DH5 0DB DH5 0DE DH5 0DF DH5 0DG DH5 0DH DH5 0DJ DH5 0DL DH5 0DN DH5 0DQ DH5 0DR DH5 0DS DH5 0DT DH5 0DU DH5 0DW DH5 0DX DH5 0DY DH5 0DZ DH5 0EA DH5 0ED

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