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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 80 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
34.21(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.72(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(-4%)
Burglary
8.45(+69%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(+32%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Detached37£245,000
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached62£148,975
Terraced48£90,500

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

DH44FS

Rosa Court

DH59BZ

Malton Way

DH44ZL

Albion Close

DH58JB

Lawnswood

DH59RS

Heather Drive

DH44FR

Copt Hill

DH44SX

Green Avenue

DH58DX

John Street

DH58HA

Burns Avenue North

DH58NR

Burn Crook

DH59DA

Oswald Road

DH59DB

Caroline Street

DH44HQ

Rosedale Terrace

DH44SN

William Terrace

DH59EZ

Francis Road

DH59GL

Ellis Close

DH44TN

Bunker Hill

DH44EX

Elm Place

DH58AW

Gravel Walks

DH58JX

Gillas Lane West

DH44EH

South Street

DH44EP

Front Street

DH44EW

Front Street

DH44EY

Emily Street

DH44XH

Romney Close

DH58BW

Bedeswell Drive

DH58HL

Warden Grove

DH58JS

Windsor Drive

DH59AX

Dene Street

DH44AT

Newbottle Street

DH58EU

Edlingham Court

DH58JT

Rainton Grove

SR32PR

Hangmans Lane

DH44FT

Populus Court

DH44ET

Charles Street

DH44ZH

Aberford Drive

DH58BT

Hall Lane

DH58HY

Morriss Terrace

DH58LF

Longfellow Street

DH59BX

Elmfield

DH44AU

Newbottle Street

DH44HJ

Cathedral View

DH59AJ

Church Road

DH44JD

Shop Row

DH44SU

St Matthews Terrace

DH58BU

Sycamore Close

DH58HJ

Gillas Lane

DH58JP

Hetton Road

DH59AZ

Byer Square

DH59ES

St Bedes Close

DH59FY

Bloom Lane

DH58JY

Bradley Avenue

DH59BL

All Saints Drive

DH59PX

Doxford Avenue

DH44GP

Copt Hill

DH44NQ

Copt Hill

DH44TR

Blossom Grove

DH58LJ

Wordsworth Avenue West

DH58NW

Thurlow Way

DH44JG

Philadelphia Lane

DH44TP

Aster Terrace

DH58EF

Dene Avenue

DH58HG

Balmoral Crescent

DH58LB

Gillas Lane East

DH44FD

Edison Close

DH58AQ

Mount Pleasant

DH58EE

Gillas Lane

DH58JD

Coptleigh

DH59GG

Willington Close

DH44XB

Granville Drive

DH58AT

Elizabeth Street

DH58LH

Wordsworth Avenue East

DH58NQ

Bridle Way

DH59GJ

Stenson Close

DH58AX

Shields Place

DH59AH

Church Road

DH44HS

St Cuthberts Road

DH58HU

Meadow Close

DH58LT

Thistlecroft

DH58LX

Hangmans Lane

DH59BG

Maudlin Street

DH59DX

Percy Street

DH58EB

Seaham Road

DH59EQ

Francis Way

DH59GD

Perkins Close

DH59PQ

Houghton Road

DH44HA

Gaweswell Terrace

DH44HW

The Dell

DH44NN

Durham Road

DH44UL

Trinity Park

DH59BA

Henry Street

DH59QE

Houghton Road North

DH58DB

Hall Lane

DH58DD

Kingsway

DH58EP

Queensway

DH58LR

Longlands Drive

DH59AY

Byer Street

DH58AN

Market Place Industrial Estate

DH58AY

Ironside Street

DH44SP

Cairnhill Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.