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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

SR32TG

Lawnhead Square

SR32GF

Chartwell Close

SR32ZT

Ormskirk Grove

SR32NF

Doxford

SR32UL

Cornbank Close

SR32GL

Orchid Court

SR33BE

Azure Court

SR20AY

Ravensworth

SR20BJ

Runnymede

SR32RB

Meltham Drive

SR32BA

Doxford

SR32XA

Hall Farm Road

SR32PT

Burdon Lane

SR20GA

Ramilies Road

SR32PZ

Doxford

SR32US

St Lawrence Place

SR70NW

Old Burdon

SR32BT

Tunstall Village Green

SR32ZE

Pleasington Grove

SR32TP

Perrycrofts

SR32RE

Marcross Drive

SR32ST

Goldlynn Drive

SR32QW

Marlesford Close

SR32UZ

Honeysuckle Close

SR32RX

Padonhill

SR32AB

Lidcombe Close

SR20BN

Richmond

SR32UF

Harvest Close

SR32TD

Closeburn Square

SR33XR

Emperor Way

SR32NX

Whitebark

SR32QE

Merrington Close

SR32RT

Lofthill

SR32FY

Betony Lane

SR33XD

Admiral Way

SR32XF

Badger Close

SR32ES

Aspley Close

SR32FA

Kenmore

SR32BN

Byrne Terrace

SR32QP

Merrion Close

SR32WD

Westerwood

SR20BU

Withernsea Grove

SR32SA

Deansfield Close

SR32RQ

Milrig Close

SR32ND

Mill Hill Road

SR32DB

Danby Close

SR32PY

Burdon Village

SR33XG

Grayling Court

SR20AF

Rachel Close

SR32ZU

Casterton Close

SR32XY

Yardley Close

SR32FZ

Celandene Gardens

SR32GG

St Govan Lane

SR32FL

Fairhaven

SR32TA

Gayhurst Crescent

SR32UD

Knollside Close

SR32SE

Cardinals Close

SR32GX

Birdsfoot Way

SR20BQ

Ravensworth

SR32PJ

Fairhaven

SR32UJ

Honeycomb Close

SR32NE

William Doxford Centre

SR32PG

Silksworth Hall Drive

SR32QA

Burdon Lane

SR33XN

Camberwell Way

SR33XL

Victory Way

SR32GE

Attingham Close

SR32XG

Treecone Close

SR32NT

Monterey

SR20BG

Ridgeway

SR32PA

Silksworth Road

SR32FF

Brookdale

SR32RJ

Midgley Drive

SR32WR

Sylvan Close

SR32BZ

Goathland Drive

SR20AL

Rodney Close

SR32RG

Markby Close

SR32GZ

Doxford

SR32WQ

Doxford

SR32GS

Poppy Court

SR20BT

Ryemount Road

SR32TN

Birch Court

SR32SR

Bordeaux Close

SR32NJ

Aylsham Court

SR20SS

Doxford

SR32ZN

Doxford

SR32FN

Swanmore

SR32ZG

Doxford

SR32GY

Doxford

SR32TY

Cam Mead

SR32YE

Houlsyke Close

SR32WJ

Ladybank

SR32TJ

Aspen Court

SR32SP

Corbiere Close

SR32YX

Doxford

SR32UA

Fairgreen Close

SR32XJ

Fairmile Drive

SR32PF

The Lawns

SR32QG

Marbury Close

SR32QH

Maidstone Close

Data Sources

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