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About

Copt Hill is a residential ward located in the southeastern part of Sunderland. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It contains local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres serving the immediate population. The landscape includes several green spaces and playing fields integrated within the neighbourhoods.

The area is geographically defined by its position near the A19, a major road providing connections to other parts of the city and region. A prominent local landmark is the Copt Hill prehistoric burial mound, a scheduled ancient monument situated on a hilltop. This visible historical feature contrasts with the modern residential surroundings and offers views across the area.

Area overview

On average Copt Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Copt Hill is £43,029 per year. There are 5 schools in Copt Hill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Copt Hill is home to around 12,072 people, with a population density of about 798.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Copt Hill Population
12,072
Population density
798.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.48(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.83(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.36(-18%)
Burglary
8.2(+83%)
Public order
6.13(-25%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,527
95.49%
Other White
179
1.48%
African
64
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.3%
Total population: 12,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,537
25.61%
No qualifications
2,151
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,726
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,409
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,099
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 9,908

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,770
33.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,618
30.53%
Other social rented
714
13.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
11.34%
Social rents from council
488
9.21%
Total households: 5,299

Property prices in Copt Hill

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £143,475 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Copt Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Copt Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached53£147,000
Detached41£240,000
Flats5£95,000
Terraced55£98,995

10 years median price trend in Copt Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Copt Hill.

All postcodes in Copt Hill

DH44JE

Philadelphia Lane

DH59AT

Lindsay Street

DH59AU

Low Downs Square

DH58LQ

Moore Crescent North

DH58DU

John Street

DH58EF

Dene Avenue

DH44FE

Adey Court

DH58NJ

Mill Hill

DH44TD

Lumley Crescent

DH58NX

Dunholm Close

DH44EU

Edith Terrace

DH58NG

Durham Road

DH58DY

Aged Miners Homes

DH59AP

Jane Street

DH58EW

Queensway

DH44LD

Copt Hill

DH44HQ

Rosedale Terrace

DH58NB

Hetton Road

DH59AB

Regent Street

DH44HD

Bertha Terrace

DH58LX

Hangmans Lane

DH59BB

Copt Hill

DH59FZ

Bonica Close

DH44FS

Rosa Court

DH58AX

Shields Place

DH58HB

Burns Avenue South

DH58NQ

Bridle Way

DH58AN

Market Place Industrial Estate

DH44TN

Bunker Hill

DH58BX

Holywell Road

DH58BH

Edwin Street

DH59DY

Market Street

DH58AS

Henry Street

DH44UW

Kingston Mews

DH59FB

Holmfirth Close

DH44EP

Front Street

DH58LG

Moore Crescent South

DH58LH

Wordsworth Avenue East

DH58AY

Ironside Street

DH44ZL

Albion Close

DH58LA

Fairburn Avenue

DH44TT

Golf Course Road

DH58LT

Thistlecroft

DH59DB

Caroline Street

DH44HW

The Dell

DH59EQ

Francis Way

DH59BA

Henry Street

DH44EJ

Kirk View

DH58AW

Gravel Walks

DH44NY

Over The Hill Farm Steadings

DH59PQ

Houghton Road

DH59EW

Rainton View

DH44HN

Cathedral View

DH58EJ

Queensway

DH59BJ

Glebeside

DH58BU

Sycamore Close

DH58LN

Marlborough Court

DH58AJ

Market Place

DH59DU

Eppleton Terrace West

DH59PN

Houghton Road

DH59AH

Church Road

DH59GE

Blossom Street

DH59DE

Caroline Street

DH44EZ

North Street

DH59AL

George Street

DH58BE

Sunderland Street

DH58AG

Nesham Place

DH58BJ

Elizabeth Street

DH58LL

Byron Terrace

DH59GD

Perkins Close

DH58QA

Lingfield

DH59DX

Percy Street

DH59AD

Church View Villas

DH44HS

St Cuthberts Road

DH44TA

Voltage Terrace

DH44SR

Maidstone Terrace

DH44SS

Brompton Terrace

DH59GH

Locke Close

DH58JW

Hetton Road

DH58HQ

Balmoral Crescent

DH44GP

Copt Hill

DH44HX

North Street

DH58JS

Windsor Drive

DH44NQ

Copt Hill

DH58PA

Hetton Road

DH44TE

Tesla Street

DH59EP

Eaglesdene

DH58HU

Meadow Close

DH58HG

Balmoral Crescent

DH58HR

Leeholme

DH58ND

Hetton Road

DH44FU

Robina Court

DH58JE

Coptleigh

DH44FT

Populus Court

DH44NN

Durham Road

DH58DW

Kirkstone Close

DH44HG

Garden Terrace

DH58JB

Lawnswood

DH58HL

Warden Grove

DH58LE

Waller Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.