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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 56 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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
25.29(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.7(+4%)
Shoplifting
11.85(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(-41%)
Other theft
6.47(+8%)
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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in Doxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £469,995.

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
Semi-Detached41£185,500
Detached69£287,495
Flats9£62,000
Terraced22£127,250

10 years median price trend in Doxford

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

All postcodes in Doxford

SR32XB

Hall Farm Road

SR32LE

Doxford

SR32XU

Berryfield Close

SR32NZ

Lacebark

SR32TU

Chandos

SR32FU

Maythorn Gardens

SR32GP

Contarellie Road

SR20BX

Skipsea View

SR20BA

Rushford

SR32QN

Morpeth Drive

SR32TZ

Doxford

SR32WE

Coppice Close

SR32QU

Maplebeck Close

SR32RW

Marlow Drive

SR32QS

Melgarve Drive

SR32TQ

Newstead Square

SR20BD

Ramilies

SR32RU

Preston Hill

SR33XW

Admiral Way

SR32FR

Buckthorn Gardens

SR32UG

Plough Road

SR32SZ

Brenlynn Close

SR32GB

Greenchapel Way

SR32NN

Merryweather Rise

SR32AH

Baildon Road

SR32BX

Paddock Lane

SR32QR

Maltby Close

SR32QQ

Matfen Drive

SR32NW

Cherrywood Gardens

SR59AF

Admiral Way

SR32SH

Bishops Way

SR32PS

Burdon Hall Park

SR32TS

Silverdale

SR32YS

Doxford

SR32PU

Burdon Lane

SR32SS

Noirmont Way

SR70NR

Thornhill Gardens

SR32RZ

Friarsfield Close

SR32SJ

Bishops Way

SR32YA

Levisham Close

SR32GA

Angelica Gardens

SR32FX

Chamomile Lane

SR32UQ

Plough Road

SR32PH

Ruswarp Drive

SR20BW

Richmond

SR32GH

Blenheim Close

SR32SQ

Canonsfield Close

SR32WH

Carradale

SR32RS

Morval Close

SR32PD

Warden Law Lane

SR32TW

Woodland Rise

SR32GT

Capella Way

SR32PE

Silksworth Road

SR32WS

Doxford

SR20BH

Ravensworth

SR32RR

Manston Close

SR32DF

Camberley Close

SR32EW

Woburn Drive

SR32PL

Ravelston Close

SR32XZ

Fernwood Close

SR32YB

Fylingdale Drive

SR32UW

Hallfield Close

SR32NS

Bristlecone

SR32QY

Medina Close

SR32UE

Brookbank Close

SR32EU

Murrayfield

SR32ZW

Doxford

SR32YF

Boulby Close

SR32BJ

Gardinia Way

SR32NP

Burdon Road

SR32NL

Gorleston Way

SR32GJ

Rosary Gardens

SR32TL

Plane Tree Court

SR32SN

Mangrove Road

SR32XL

The Cheyne

SR32EP

Shalcombe Close

SR32DD

Leighfield Drive

SR32FD

Doxford Park Way

SR20BS

Ryemount Road

SR32BF

The Maltings

SR32NH

Sheringham Close

SR32AS

Hilltop Gardens

SR32UP

Hallfield Close

SR32GR

Meadowsweet Lane

SR32QJ

Milcombe Close

SR32NQ

Doxford

SR32NR

Shoreswood Drive

SR32RD

Membury Close

SR32TF

Monkswood Square

SR32RY

Vicarsholme Close

SR32SX

Dunnlynn Close

SR32XP

Merganser Close

SR32UU

Cornbank Close

SR32FS

Elder Rise

SR32UR

Hallfield Close

SR32SY

Maclynn Close

SR33UY

Glanville Road

SR20AJ

Rowell Close

SR32FB

Millport

SR32FT

Sagewood Rise

Data Sources

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