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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

DH58HA

Burns Avenue North

DH44DU

Mowbray Terrace

DH58GZ

Orchard Place

DH58JT

Rainton Grove

DH58EY

Kirknewton Close

DH58EB

Seaham Road

DH44FP

Hemlock Way

DH44EH

South Street

DH44HB

Lily Terrace

DH59DA

Oswald Road

DH59GJ

Stenson Close

DH44FF

Cellar Hill Close

DH58AH

Market Place

DH58HY

Morriss Terrace

DH44ZJ

Agincourt

DH59EE

Blossom Street

DH58GA

Bishops Wynd

DH58LU

Seaham Road

DH58BW

Bedeswell Drive

DH44FQ

Peachleaf Lane

DH44JG

Philadelphia Lane

DH44XF

Connaught Close

DH44TR

Blossom Grove

DH44HU

Grange View

DH58DP

Kirklea Road

DH44TH

Success Road

DH44JB

Chapel Row

DH44NH

High Lane

DH59EL

Edward Street

DH58BY

Cresta View

DH44ZH

Aberford Drive

DH58JL

Hetton Road

DH44FD

Edison Close

DH58BB

Stanley Street

DH59AW

Low Downs Road

DH44XG

Fowler Close

DH58AU

Mildred Street

DH59BZ

Malton Way

DH44XJ

Goodrich Close

DH44ST

Fletcher Terrace

DH59EJ

Fairy Street

DH44SN

William Terrace

DH58DB

Hall Lane

DH58NP

Lister Close

DH58HF

Normandy Crescent

DH59AE

Willis Street

DH58HX

Morriss Terrace

DH58HW

Dene Gardens

DH58AE

Nesham Place

DH44XD

Tilbury Close

DH44SX

Green Avenue

DH58JJ

Shakespeare Street

DH59BN

Aiden Way

DH58BT

Hall Lane

DH59EA

Downs Lane

DH59AY

Byer Street

DH58NH

Dixon Road

DH58GB

Mews Court

DH59GL

Ellis Close

DH44SZ

Electric Crescent

DH44UN

Trinity Park

DH58DD

Kingsway

DH59DT

Eppleton Terrace East

DH58HS

Leeholme

DH44ER

Front Street

DH44ES

Philadelphia Lane

DH44XA

Bradwell Way

DH58AQ

Mount Pleasant

DH58AR

Edwin Street

DH58NF

Durham Road

DH59GB

Green Lane

DH58BG

Sunderland Street

DH58EU

Edlingham Court

DH44HH

Sunderland Road

DH59AN

Lady Street

DH58JG

Burdon Lane

DH59PL

Houghton Road

DH59RS

Heather Drive

DH58HT

Wood Lea

DH44HP

The Leas

DH58EA

Seaham Road

DH58EE

Gillas Lane

DH58HH

Hall Lane

DH58GY

Cherry Tree Gardens

DH44XB

Granville Drive

DH44NW

Copt Hill

DH44EL

Broderick Terrace

DH59PX

Doxford Avenue

DH58BZ

Downs Pit Lane

DH44AT

Newbottle Street

DH44SF

Wetherby Close

DH59EZ

Francis Road

DH44XH

Romney Close

DH58LF

Longfellow Street

SR32PR

Hangmans Lane

DH58JZ

Bradley Avenue

DH58DN

Bedeswell Drive

DH44SU

St Matthews Terrace

DH58ES

Cragside Court

DH58NL

Mill Hill

Data Sources

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