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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 150 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
Detached36£246,473
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached62£148,975
Terraced47£90,000

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

DH44SZ

Electric Crescent

DH58ND

Hetton Road

DH59AU

Low Downs Square

DH59EW

Rainton View

DH44HF

Garden Street

DH44XG

Fowler Close

DH58AL

The Green

DH58EX

Martindale Park

DH58NH

Dixon Road

DH59BH

Henry Street

DH58ET

Cragside Court

DH59AE

Willis Street

DH44HP

The Leas

DH44TH

Success Road

DH44UN

Trinity Park

DH58AH

Market Place

DH58AZ

Outram Street

DH58EA

Seaham Road

DH59AT

Lindsay Street

DH58AA

Church Street

DH58HQ

Balmoral Crescent

DH59EJ

Fairy Street

DH44XD

Tilbury Close

DH58BY

Cresta View

DH58JL

Hetton Road

DH58NJ

Mill Hill

DH59DE

Caroline Street

DH59EA

Downs Lane

DH58NT

The Grove

DH44NY

Over The Hill Farm Steadings

DH44XQ

Dunraven Close

DH44SR

Maidstone Terrace

DH44SY

The Crescent

DH58EL

Queensway

DH58ER

Earsdon Road

DH58GB

Mews Court

DH58JJ

Shakespeare Street

DH58JN

Hetton Road

DH58JW

Hetton Road

DH59BJ

Glebeside

DH59BY

Appletreewick Close

DH44LB

Wellington Row

DH44ZJ

Agincourt

DH58AJ

Market Place

DH58JA

Lawnswood

DH59ET

St Cuthberts Close

DH44AS

Newbottle Street

DH58LE

Waller Terrace

DH59DZ

Market Street

DH44ED

West View

DH58BZ

Downs Pit Lane

DH58PF

Longlands Drive

DH44HH

Sunderland Road

DH44HX

North Street

DH44NJ

Durham Road

DH58BE

Sunderland Street

DH58EJ

Queensway

DH44ER

Front Street

DH44JE

Philadelphia Lane

DH58BX

Holywell Road

DH58DU

John Street

DH58EH

Seaton Avenue

DH58EW

Queensway

DH59AL

George Street

DH58DN

Bedeswell Drive

DH58NS

Mill Inn Cottages

DH59BB

Copt Hill

DH59EF

Blossom Street

DH59EU

St Cuthberts Close

DH44HT

Hartoft Close

DH44JF

Thompsons Buildings

DH58DJ

Kingsway

DH59AD

Church View Villas

DH59GH

Locke Close

DH44HD

Bertha Terrace

DH44TA

Voltage Terrace

DH58BA

Balfour Street

DH58BH

Edwin Street

DH58PB

Rescue Station Cottages

DH44EZ

North Street

DH44XF

Connaught Close

DH58EY

Kirknewton Close

DH58LU

Seaham Road

DH59PZ

Doxford Cottages

DH58HN

Dunkirk Avenue

DH58JG

Burdon Lane

DH58AR

Edwin Street

DH58BJ

Elizabeth Street

DH58NE

Sancroft Drive

DH58NB

Hetton Road

DH58GZ

Orchard Place

DH58HB

Burns Avenue South

DH59AN

Lady Street

DH44LD

Copt Hill

DH44NL

Durham Road

DH44TD

Lumley Crescent

DH58EG

Burdon Avenue

DH58NG

Durham Road

DH59EP

Eaglesdene

DH59GE

Blossom Street

Data Sources

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