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About

Copt Hill is a residential ward located in the Houghton-le-Spring area of Sunderland. The ward is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and social housing. Green spaces like Copt Hill Park provide recreational areas, while local amenities include schools, shops, and community centers. The area has strong transport links, with easy access to the A690 and public bus routes connecting it to Sunderland city center and nearby towns.

The ward takes its name from the historic Copt Hill, home to a Bronze Age burial mound, one of the oldest landmarks in the region. The area has a mix of older and newer developments, reflecting its growth over time. Copt Hill is primarily a family-oriented community, with a range of services catering to residents. The nearby Houghton-le-Spring town center offers additional shopping and leisure options, making it a practical location for daily needs.

Area overview

On average Copt Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 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 of residents in Copt Hill is £37,347 per year. There are 5 schools in Copt Hill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Copt Hill Population
12,072
Population density
798.6 per km²

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

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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 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
Detached41£250,000
Flats6£87,500
Semi-Detached70£147,750
Terraced53£94,950

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

DH59AB

Regent Street

DH44TJ

Success Road

DH44EG

Houghton Road

DH44EJ

Garden Street

DH44JB

Philadelphia Lane

DH44TT

Golf Course Road

DH58AE

Nesham Place

DH58BG

Outram Street

DH58BQ

Heath Grange

DH58HD

Burns Avenue South

DH58HZ

Marlowe Place

DH58JZ

Bradley Avenue

DH58LQ

Moore Crescent South

DH58NN

Rotherham Close

DH58NP

Lister Close

DH59AP

Church Road

DH59AW

Jane Street

DH59FB

Holmfirth Close

DH59PN

Broomhill Terrace

DH44DU

Houghton Road

DH44ES

Philadelphia Lane

DH44EU

Front Street

DH44HG

South Street

DH44HN

Cathedral View

DH44SS

Maidstone Terrace

DH44TW

Success Road

DH58ES

Cragside Court

DH58GA

Bishops Wynd

DH58PA

Hetton Road

DH59EE

Blossom Street

DH59FX

Bloom Lane

DH44EL

Houghton Road

DH44NW

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH44SF

Wetherby Close

DH44ST

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH58BB

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH58GY

Orchard Place

DH58HX

Hall Lane

DH58NL

Mill Hill

DH58NX

Dunholm Close

DH59AG

Barrington Terrace

DH59BN

Aiden Way

DH59DU

Hetton-le-Hole North

DH59DY

Downs Pit Lane

DH59EL

Edward Street

DH59GF

Houghton Road

DH44FQ

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH44HR

Springfield Road

DH44HU

Grange View

DH58DW

Kingsway

DH58AG

Lake Road

DH58DP

Earsdon Road

DH58DY

Ryhope Street

DH58ED

Burdon Avenue

DH58EQ

Seaton Avenue

DH58HF

Normandy Crescent

DH58HR

Leeholme

DH58JR

Warwick Drive

DH58LD

Milton Avenue

DH59DT

Downs Pit Lane

DH59EH

Chapel Street

DH44TS

Bradwell Way

DH44XA

Bradwell Way

DH58BL

Gravel Walks

DH58HT

Wood Lea

DH58HW

Dene Gardens

DH59AA

Church Road

DH59FA

Pocklington Way

DH59PL

Heather Drive

DH59PY

Doxford Terrace

DH44FF

Cellar Hill Close

DH58AS

Henry Street

DH58DA

Hall Lane

DH59GB

Bloom Lane

DH58HH

Hall Lane

DH58JE

Houghton Town

DH58LG

Moore Crescent South

DH58NF

Cresta View

DH59BD

Henry Street

DH59PJ

Houghton Road

DH44TE

Electric Crescent

DH44XE

Beaufort Close

DH58JH

Moore Crescent South

DH58LL

Moore Crescent South

DH59AF

Queen Street

DH59BP

Pauls Green

DH59BW

Mark Rise

DH44XJ

Goodrich Close

DH44FP

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH44HB

Newbottle & Penshaw

DH58BD

Baker Street

DH58EN

Kirklea Road

DH58LA

Fairburn Avenue

DH58QA

Cresta View

DH59FZ

Blossom Street

DH44HF

Garden Street

DH44NH

High Lane

DH44SZ

Brompton Terrace

DH44XG

Fowler Close

DH58AL

The Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.