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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

DH58NR

Burn Crook

DH59PZ

Doxford Cottages

DH58ED

Seaham Road

DH59AJ

Church Road

DH58NW

Thurlow Way

DH58PF

Longlands Drive

DH44XE

Beaufort Close

DH58DA

Hall Lane

DH59FX

Evergreen Road

DH58JP

Hetton Road

DH58AZ

Outram Street

DH44AU

Newbottle Street

DH44EX

Elm Place

DH59EU

St Cuthberts Close

DH58AP

Edwin Street

DH44HT

Hartoft Close

DH58LJ

Wordsworth Avenue West

DH59BG

Maudlin Street

DH58HD

Burns Avenue South

DH58LB

Gillas Lane East

DH58EX

Martindale Park

DH58BL

Gravel Walks

DH58AA

Church Street

DH59PG

Houghton Road

DH58NS

Mill Inn Cottages

DH59GF

Great Lime Road

DH58LR

Longlands Drive

DH58DX

John Street

DH44NJ

Durham Road

DH44TP

Aster Terrace

DH58DJ

Kingsway

DH59ET

St Cuthberts Close

DH59BW

Mark Rise

DH44HR

Springfield Road

DH44SP

Cairnhill Terrace

DH58JH

Shakespeare Street

DH59PJ

Houghton Road

DH58HZ

Marlowe Place

DH44ET

Charles Street

DH44HA

Gaweswell Terrace

DH58JD

Coptleigh

DH59BH

Henry Street

DH58NT

The Grove

DH58HN

Dunkirk Avenue

DH44TS

West View

DH58PB

Rescue Station Cottages

DH59AA

Regent Street

DH58BD

Baker Street

DH59AG

Princess Gardens

DH58EL

Queensway

DH44EW

Front Street

DH59AF

Queen Street

DH44EG

Houghton Road

DH58HJ

Gillas Lane

DH59BP

Pauls Green

DH44EY

Emily Street

DH58JA

Lawnswood

DH59EH

Cooperative Terrace

DH58JY

Bradley Avenue

DH58ER

Earsdon Road

DH59GG

Willington Close

DH44AS

Newbottle Street

DH44LB

Wellington Row

DH59QE

Houghton Road North

DH58BA

Balfour Street

DH44NL

Durham Road

DH58EH

Seaton Avenue

DH58AL

The Green

DH59FA

Pocklington Way

DH58ET

Cragside Court

DH58EG

Burdon Avenue

DH44JD

Shop Row

DH58JX

Gillas Lane West

DH59AX

Dene Street

DH44JF

Thompsons Buildings

DH44SY

The Crescent

DH58BQ

Heath Grange

DH59BL

All Saints Drive

DH58NN

Rotherham Close

DH59BX

Elmfield

DH44XQ

Dunraven Close

DH58EQ

Seaton Avenue

DH59BY

Appletreewick Close

DH44TJ

Success Road

DH44TW

Clover Avenue

DH59ES

St Bedes Close

DH44HF

Garden Street

DH58BN

Spring Drive

DH59BD

Eppleton Estate

DH58LD

Milton Avenue

DH59AZ

Byer Square

DH59FY

Bloom Lane

DH44UL

Trinity Park

DH44ED

West View

DH59PY

Doxford Terrace

DH58NE

Sancroft Drive

DH58EP

Queensway

DH44HJ

Cathedral View

DH59DZ

Market Street

DH58AT

Elizabeth Street

Data Sources

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