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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

DH44UW

Kingston Mews

DH58HS

Leeholme

DH58LN

Marlborough Court

DH59AB

Regent Street

DH44JB

Chapel Row

DH44TT

Golf Course Road

DH58BG

Sunderland Street

DH58HZ

Marlowe Place

DH58JZ

Bradley Avenue

DH58LQ

Moore Crescent North

DH58NN

Rotherham Close

DH58NP

Lister Close

DH59AW

Low Downs Road

DH59FB

Holmfirth Close

DH59PN

Houghton Road

DH44EG

Houghton Road

DH44EJ

Kirk View

DH44TJ

Success Road

DH58AE

Nesham Place

DH58BQ

Heath Grange

DH58HD

Burns Avenue South

DH59AP

Jane Street

DH44DU

Mowbray Terrace

DH44ES

Philadelphia Lane

DH44EU

Edith Terrace

DH58ES

Cragside Court

DH59EE

Blossom Street

DH44HG

Garden Terrace

DH44HN

Cathedral View

DH44SS

Brompton Terrace

DH44TW

Clover Avenue

DH58GA

Bishops Wynd

DH58PA

Hetton Road

DH59FX

Evergreen Road

DH44EL

Broderick Terrace

DH44SF

Wetherby Close

DH44ST

Fletcher Terrace

DH59BN

Aiden Way

DH59DU

Eppleton Terrace West

DH59EL

Edward Street

DH59GF

Great Lime Road

DH44NW

Copt Hill

DH58BB

Stanley Street

DH58GY

Cherry Tree Gardens

DH58HX

Morriss Terrace

DH58NL

Mill Hill

DH58NX

Dunholm Close

DH59AG

Princess Gardens

DH59DY

Market Street

DH58DP

Kirklea Road

DH58DW

Kirkstone Close

DH58ED

Seaham Road

DH58EQ

Seaton Avenue

DH58HR

Leeholme

DH58JR

Warwick Drive

DH58LD

Milton Avenue

DH59DT

Eppleton Terrace East

DH59EH

Cooperative Terrace

DH44FQ

Peachleaf Lane

DH44HR

Springfield Road

DH44HU

Grange View

DH58AG

Nesham Place

DH58DY

Aged Miners Homes

DH58HF

Normandy Crescent

DH58BL

Gravel Walks

DH44XA

Bradwell Way

DH58HT

Wood Lea

DH58HW

Dene Gardens

DH59FA

Pocklington Way

DH59PY

Doxford Terrace

DH44TS

West View

DH59AA

Regent Street

DH59PL

Houghton Road

DH44FF

Cellar Hill Close

DH58DA

Hall Lane

DH58HH

Hall Lane

DH58JE

Coptleigh

DH58NF

Durham Road

DH59BD

Eppleton Estate

DH58AS

Henry Street

DH58LG

Moore Crescent South

DH59GB

Green Lane

DH59PJ

Houghton Road

DH44TE

Tesla Street

DH44XE

Beaufort Close

DH58JH

Shakespeare Street

DH58LL

Byron Terrace

DH59AF

Queen Street

DH59BP

Pauls Green

DH59BW

Mark Rise

DH58LA

Fairburn Avenue

DH58QA

Lingfield

DH59FZ

Bonica Close

DH44FP

Hemlock Way

DH44FU

Robina Court

DH44HB

Lily Terrace

DH44XJ

Goodrich Close

DH58BD

Baker Street

DH58EN

Queensway

DH44NH

High Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.