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About

Doxford ward lies in the southeastern part of the Sunderland metropolitan area, characterised by a mix of residential suburbs and significant green corridors. The area includes the communities of Doxford Park, Springwell, and part of Gilley Law, featuring primarily housing developments alongside local retail and service centres. Its landscape is shaped by several natural waterways and the expansive Doxford Park itself, which provides a central recreational space for residents.

A notable feature is the presence of the extensive Doxford International Business Park, a major employment hub located within its boundaries. This large-scale commercial development contrasts with the surrounding residential neighbourhoods, defining much of the ward's economic character. The area is also bordered by the wooded valleys of the Barnes Burn and the George Washington Golf Course, contributing to its green perimeter.

Area overview

On average Doxford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Doxford is £45,912 per year. There are 4 schools in Doxford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Doxford is home to around 10,043 people, with a population density of about 1,095.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Doxford Population
10,043
Population density
1,095.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.49(+12%)
Shoplifting
15.83(+30%)
Other theft
9.96(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(-28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,710
96.69%
Other White
73
0.73%
Indian
35
0.35%
African
35
0.35%
Chinese
30
0.3%
Total population: 10,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,314
27.36%
No qualifications
1,648
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,489
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,258
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
879
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,457

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,581
35.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,453
32.87%
Other social rented
607
13.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
7.94%
Social rents from council
308
6.97%
Total households: 4,420

Property prices in Doxford

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Doxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £599,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Doxford 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 Doxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£309,998
Flats5£62,000
Semi-Detached39£185,000
Terraced21£127,000

10 years median price trend in Doxford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxford.

All postcodes in Doxford

SR32DB

Danby Close

SR20AZ

Ravensworth

SR32DA

Ainthorpe Close

SR32FA

Kenmore

SR32SW

Moorside Road

SR32UL

Cornbank Close

SR32US

St Lawrence Place

SR32XA

Hall Farm Road

SR33XP

Admiral Way

SR32PS

Burdon Hall Park

SR32RL

Montford Close

SR32RY

Vicarsholme Close

SR32TB

Gayhurst Crescent

SR32XB

Hall Farm Road

SR32EU

Murrayfield

SR32PD

Warden Law Lane

SR32PJ

Fairhaven

SR20BQ

Ravensworth

SR32BN

Byrne Terrace

SR32DE

Bracknell Close

SR32FU

Maythorn Gardens

SR32GT

Capella Way

SR32SZ

Brenlynn Close

SR32UA

Fairgreen Close

SR32SR

Bordeaux Close

SR32YE

Houlsyke Close

SR32ZP

Buttonwood Road

SR32AS

Hilltop Gardens

SR32EX

Balmore

SR32FN

Swanmore

SR32FY

Betony Lane

SR32UY

Hall Farm Road

SR32XJ

Fairmile Drive

SR70NR

Thornhill Gardens

SR32ER

Hinkley Close

SR32FE

Knightswood

SR33XE

Grayling Court

SR32FP

Charnwood

SR32RD

Membury Close

SR32PF

The Lawns

SR32QP

Merrion Close

SR32UD

Knollside Close

SR32UT

Cornbank Close

SR32XZ

Fernwood Close

SR20AY

Ravensworth

SR20BB

Ramilies

SR32GQ

Niccolive Road

SR32ZD

Baildon Road

SR32ZU

Doxford

SR33XL

Victory Way

SR32NE

William Doxford Centre

SR32PE

Silksworth Road

SR32RJ

Midgley Drive

SR32XG

Treecone Close

SR32XT

Aylesbury Drive

SR32ZQ

Doxford

SR32WN

Elgin

SR32ZF

Doxford

SR20BW

Richmond

SR32FX

Chamomile Lane

SR32QH

Maidstone Close

SR32YX

Doxford

SR32AH

Baildon Road

SR32NJ

Aylsham Court

SR32WF

Canmore

SR32XP

Merganser Close

SR33XN

Camberwell Way

SR32DD

Leighfield Drive

SR32SJ

Bishops Way

SR32TR

Craigwell Drive

SR32TX

Airville Mount

SR32UQ

Plough Road

SR32XX

Leyfield Close

SR32ES

Aspley Close

SR32FL

Fairhaven

SR33XD

Admiral Way

SR32GZ

Doxford

SR32TW

Woodland Rise

SR32XY

Yardley Close

SR32RT

Lofthill

SR20BP

Runcorn

SR32FQ

Whiteleaf Close

SR32NP

Burdon Road

SR32NU

Cottonwood

SR32GJ

Rosary Gardens

SR32QQ

Matfen Drive

SR32RU

Preston Hill

SR32RW

Marlow Drive

SR32WP

Doxford

SR32ZH

Doxford

SR20BE

Rothbury

SR32SL

Chantry Close

SR32TG

Lawnhead Square

SR32UE

Brookbank Close

SR32WJ

Ladybank

SR32YF

Boulby Close

SR32EW

Woburn Drive

SR32TP

Perrycrofts

SR32NT

Monterey

SR33XW

Admiral Way

Data Sources

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