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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

SR32EX

Balmore

SR32TX

Airville Mount

SR32QL

Melsonby Close

SR32XD

Foxlair Close

SR33XE

Grayling Court

SR32RL

Montford Close

SR32SF

Priestsfield Close

SR32ER

Hinkley Close

SR32UH

Plough Road

SR32TR

Craigwell Drive

SR32FE

Knightswood

SR32NU

Cottonwood

SR32FQ

Whiteleaf Close

SR20BP

Runcorn

SR32XT

Aylesbury Drive

SR32YG

Runswick Close

SR20BB

Ramilies

SR32GN

Thorncrown Close

SR32QT

Mayo Drive

SR32BU

Tunstall Village Green

SR32WF

Canmore

SR32RF

Milsted Close

SR32TT

Hoyle Fold

SR32FG

Heyrose

SR32QZ

Maree Close

SR32XE

Thornbank Close

SR32ZF

Doxford

SR32UT

Cornbank Close

SR32PQ

Lawn Cottages

SR32GQ

Niccolive Road

SR20AZ

Ravensworth

SR32QX

Melvaig Close

SR32GD

Greenchapel Way

SR32ZH

Doxford

SR32FH

Hurdwick

SR32FJ

Oakdale

SR32XN

Doxford

SR32TB

Gayhurst Crescent

SR32ZJ

Doxford

SR32WL

Newtonmore

SR32UX

Hall Farm Road

SR32PW

The Fold

SR32SG

Deaconsfield Close

SR32QB

Tunstall Lodge Park

SR20BE

Rothbury

SR32SB

Monksfield Close

SR32QD

Midhurst Close

SR32ZD

Baildon Road

SR32FW

Bramble Rise

SR32WN

Elgin

SR32NY

Englemann Way

SR20BL

Runnymede

SR32QF

Marcross Drive

SR32PN

Lodgeside Meadow

SR32UB

High Tree Close

SR32SW

Moorside Road

SR32TE

Drybeck Square

SR32XX

Leyfield Close

SR32ZP

Buttonwood Road

SR32RA

Manningford Drive

SR32FP

Charnwood

SR33XP

Admiral Way

SR32TH

Tilbeck Square

SR32WG

Kirkhill

SR32WP

Doxford

SR32DE

Bracknell Close

SR32YD

Hawsker Close

SR32RN

Midsomer Close

SR32ZQ

Doxford

SR32SD

Abbotsfield Close

SR32RH

Minskip Close

SR32UN

Lowland Close

SR32RP

Maxton Close

SR32SU

Bowlynn Close

SR32PX

Doxford

SR32SL

Chantry Close

SR32UY

Hall Farm Road

SR32ZL

Peregrine Way

SR32DA

Ainthorpe Close

Data Sources

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