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Herrington & Doxford

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About

Herrington & Doxford is a large residential district in southeastern Sunderland, encompassing both established and newer developments. The area is anchored by the extensive Herrington Country Park, a reclaimed former colliery site. This provides a significant green space with walking paths, a large amphitheatre, and views of Penshaw Monument on the adjacent hill. The housing is primarily a mix of private estates and social housing, serving a substantial local population.

The district includes the Doxford International Business Park, a major employment hub on its western fringe with numerous office complexes. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, with several shopping parades, schools, and community centres serving the neighbourhoods. The area's landscape is notably shaped by its industrial past, with the country park's lakes and mounds directly resulting from the land's restoration after the closure of Herrington Colliery.

Area overview

On average Herrington & Doxford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herrington & Doxford is £48,117 per year. There are 3 schools in Herrington & Doxford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Herrington & Doxford is home to around 6,882 people, with a population density of about 1,847.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herrington & Doxford Population
6,882
Population density
1,847.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.92(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.77(-46%)
Shoplifting
10.32(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-71%)
Other theft
2.76(-54%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,642
96.48%
Indian
35
0.51%
Other White
30
0.44%
Chinese
28
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.41%
Total population: 6,884

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,947
32.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
18.03%
No qualifications
967
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,567
50.27%
Owns with a mortgage
959
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
8.37%
Other social rented
174
5.58%
Social rents from council
76
2.44%
Total households: 3,117

Property prices in Herrington & Doxford

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Herrington & Doxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herrington & 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 Herrington & Doxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£185,550
Terraced4£92,500
Detached31£265,995
Flats9£64,000

10 years median price trend in Herrington & Doxford

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

All postcodes in Herrington & Doxford

SR33BE

Azure Court

SR33UY

Glanville Road

SR32SP

Corbiere Close

SR33RJ

Durham Road

SR32FW

Bramble Rise

SR32PQ

Lawn Cottages

SR33PU

Warwick Drive

SR33TE

Crow Lane

SR32QJ

Milcombe Close

SR32RQ

Milrig Close

SR33NQ

Durham Road

SR32QU

Maplebeck Close

SR32QX

Melvaig Close

SR33SE

Long Meadows

SR32FT

Sagewood Rise

SR32RG

Markby Close

SR33JJ

Algiers Road

SR33QE

Raby Drive

SR32GJ

Rosary Gardens

SR32EU

Murrayfield

SR33RA

Parkside South

SR33ET

Aldwych Square

SR33RR

Long Meadows

SR33RG

Broadmeadows

SR33QD

Launceston Drive

SR33NL

Hillcrest

SR32PP

City Way

SR32QF

Marcross Drive

SR33QG

Lumley Court

SR32RW

Marlow Drive

SR31JF

Vicarage Close

SR33PJ

Carlton Crescent

SR32RJ

Midgley Drive

SR32RL

Montford Close

SR32QH

Maidstone Close

SR33SH

Woodside Grove

SR33XL

Victory Way

SR33SL

Clinton Place

SR33SQ

Cranborne

SR32QT

Mayo Drive

SR33RB

Broadmeadows

SR32TN

Birch Court

SR33PL

Warwick Drive

SR31JL

Vicarage Road

SR33XW

Admiral Way

SR31JP

Cavendish Place

SR33RT

Oakfield Close

SR33XN

Camberwell Way

SR33NH

Summerhill

SR33NS

Durham Road

SR33QQ

Lulworth Court

SR33PR

Balmoral Terrace

SR33PS

Silksworth Road

SR33RH

Parkside

SR31FU

Mayapple Close

SR33NR

Durham Road

SR31JT

Crossways

SR33RQ

Meadow Lane

SR31FA

Harebell Close

SR32ND

Mill Hill Road

SR33PP

Silksworth Lane

SR33NW

Steep Hill

SR33PY

Arundel Gardens

SR32PG

Silksworth Hall Drive

SR33SY

West Park

SR33LT

Cairnside

SR32SY

Maclynn Close

SR33PG

Charter Drive

SR33RX

Ashton Way

SR32QD

Midhurst Close

SR33PN

Silksworth Lane

SR32FX

Chamomile Lane

SR32QP

Merrion Close

SR32PA

Silksworth Road

SR33PQ

Charter Drive

SR32FY

Betony Lane

SR33RY

Glendale Close

SR33TR

St Chads Crescent

SR31JE

Vicarage Close

SR33QJ

Beaumaris Gardens

SR33TA

Park Lea

SR33RD

Meadow Drive

SR33SZ

Park Lea

SR31EH

Baneberry Drive

SR32SR

Bordeaux Close

SR33XR

Emperor Way

SR32SZ

Brenlynn Close

SR33TN

Hillcrest

SR32NE

William Doxford Centre

SR33RU

Briardene Close

SR33QH

Launceston Court

SR33NJ

Summerhill

SR32RA

Manningford Drive

SR33PZ

Warwick Drive

SR32TL

Plane Tree Court

SR32TW

Woodland Rise

SR33PT

Sandringham Crescent

SR32QY

Medina Close

SR33SN

Clinton Place

SR33PW

Silksworth Road

Data Sources

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