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 £153K 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 42 incidents recorded in March 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Great Eppleton

Broadband services in Great Eppleton range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,377 sales

Average Price £153K
£2K — £8.25M
Detached £228K 788
Semi £131K 1,074
Terraced £83K 1,351
Flat £70K 58

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

66 Primary
11 Secondary
30 Other
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

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
4,400 Children (0-15) 18%
15,135 Working Age 60%
7,249 Older (60+) 29%
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 178 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Great Eppleton are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences 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.

48 Violence & Sexual Offences
42 Anti-Social Behaviour
24 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Public Order
12 Burglary
12 Shoplifting
9 Other Crime
5 Other Theft
5 Robbery
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Drugs
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

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 0BA DH5 0BB 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 DH5 0EE DH5 0EF