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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 120 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
Detached56£308,995
Flats5£62,000
Semi-Detached38£185,275
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

SR32QE

Merrington Close

SR32TH

Tilbeck Square

SR32ZT

Doxford

SR20BX

Skipsea View

SR32BU

Tunstall Village Green

SR32SB

Monksfield Close

SR32TT

Hoyle Fold

SR32XL

The Cheyne

SR32YD

Hawsker Close

SR32ZG

Doxford

SR20AL

Rodney Close

SR32SX

Dunnlynn Close

SR32UX

Hall Farm Road

SR32FS

Elder Rise

SR32QG

Marbury Close

SR32WH

Carradale

SR32PG

Silksworth Hall Drive

SR32TY

Cam Mead

SR20BL

Runnymede

SR32SP

Corbiere Close

SR32TZ

Doxford

SR20BJ

Runnymede

SR32QA

Burdon Lane

SR32RF

Milsted Close

SR20BN

Richmond

SR32FB

Millport

SR32UP

Hallfield Close

SR20BD

Ramilies

SR32NN

Merryweather Rise

SR32PN

Lodgeside Meadow

SR32QL

Melsonby Close

SR32QX

Melvaig Close

SR32RR

Manston Close

SR32SH

Bishops Way

SR32UR

Hallfield Close

SR33BE

Azure Court

SR32GF

Chartwell Close

SR32GR

Meadowsweet Lane

SR32NS

Bristlecone

SR32TA

Gayhurst Crescent

SR32UH

Plough Road

SR32NY

Englemann Way

SR32QU

Maplebeck Close

SR32WG

Kirkhill

SR32FG

Heyrose

SR32PA

Silksworth Road

SR32RB

Meltham Drive

SR32UB

High Tree Close

SR32ZW

Doxford

SR32AB

Lidcombe Close

SR32BX

Paddock Lane

SR32BT

Tunstall Village Green

SR32NW

Cherrywood Gardens

SR32NZ

Lacebark

SR32PT

Burdon Lane

SR32QF

Marcross Drive

SR32QT

Mayo Drive

SR32RN

Midsomer Close

SR32ST

Goldlynn Drive

SR20AF

Rachel Close

SR32FZ

Celandene Gardens

SR32SD

Abbotsfield Close

SR32SU

Bowlynn Close

SR32WR

Sylvan Close

SR32XU

Berryfield Close

SR32FH

Hurdwick

SR32SN

Mangrove Road

SR32WE

Coppice Close

SR32ZN

Doxford

SR32QN

Morpeth Drive

SR32UW

Hallfield Close

SR32ZE

Pleasington Grove

SR20BG

Ridgeway

SR20BU

Withernsea Grove

SR32GE

Attingham Close

SR32GY

Doxford

SR32QS

Melgarve Drive

SR32UN

Lowland Close

SR32RH

Minskip Close

SR32RS

Morval Close

SR32WQ

Doxford

SR70NW

Old Burdon

SR20GA

Ramilies Road

SR32FR

Buckthorn Gardens

SR32NF

Doxford

SR32QD

Midhurst Close

SR32RQ

Milrig Close

SR32RZ

Friarsfield Close

SR32SF

Priestsfield Close

SR32TF

Monkswood Square

SR32TJ

Aspen Court

SR32FT

Sagewood Rise

SR32YS

Doxford

SR32GB

Greenchapel Way

SR32GD

Greenchapel Way

SR32GN

Thorncrown Close

SR32PW

The Fold

SR32SQ

Canonsfield Close

SR32YB

Fylingdale Drive

SR32NX

Whitebark

Data Sources

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