About New Town

New Town is a residential area located in Tyne and Wear, England, within the postcode area DH5. This locality features a mix of housing, including modern developments and older properties, catering to a variety of residents. The area is primarily suburban, providing a peaceful environment for families and individuals alike. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, making it a convenient place to live. The nearby transport links allow for easy access to surrounding towns and cities, enhancing its appeal for commuters. New Town is well-connected, ensuring that residents can enjoy both the tranquillity of suburban life and the accessibility of urban facilities.

School Ratings in New Town

Families in New Town have access to 116 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 New Town

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 New Town

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across New Town, with 35 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in New Town

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places New Town 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 New Town

Broadband services in New Town 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

75 Primary
13 Secondary
28 Other
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.1 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Houghton 0.2 miles Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 0.2 miles Gillas Lane Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Kepier Secondary Good 0.5 miles St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Primary Good 0.5 miles Burnside Academy Inspires Primary 0.7 miles Eppleton Academy Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Newbottle Primary Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles East Rainton Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Coalfields Good 1.5 miles Dubmire Primary Primary 1.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in New Town IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, New Town 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 New Town 97 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in New Town is around the national average, with anti-social behaviour representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

35 Anti-Social Behaviour
29 Violence & Sexual Offences
9 Burglary
5 Shoplifting
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Drugs
3 Other Theft
2 Other Crime
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
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

Chester-Le-Street Train Station 4.6 miles
Sunderland Train Station 5.6 miles
Heworth Train Station 8.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Houghton-Le-Spring 0 yards Rainton Bridge 0.6 miles Sunniside 0.9 miles Burnside 0.9 miles Grasswell 0.9 miles Hetton Downs 0.9 miles Chilton Moor 1.2 miles Colliery Row 1.2 miles High Dubmire 1.2 miles Great Eppleton 1.4 miles Fence Houses 1.4 miles Stony Gate 1.4 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