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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

SR31JQ

Windsor Drive

SR32QN

Morpeth Drive

SR33TQ

Foxcover Lane

SR31EF

Baneberry Drive

SR33QN

Dudley Gardens

SR32ST

Goldlynn Drive

SR31EQ

Goldenrod Close

SR32RB

Meltham Drive

SR32RD

Membury Close

SR33PE

Amelia Gardens

SR33SA

Clinton Place

SR33XG

Grayling Court

SR32RS

Morval Close

SR33NN

Hillcrest

SR32PE

Silksworth Road

SR33JH

Antwerp Road

SR33XD

Admiral Way

SR33SF

Windsor Terrace

SR33JE

Andrew Road

SR33NP

Steephill

SR33SJ

Woodside

SR33QA

Berkeley Close

SR32QE

Merrington Close

SR32SU

Bowlynn Close

SR33TF

Careen Crescent

SR33QF

Lambton Court

SR32RR

Manston Close

SR33RF

Broadmeadows

SR33TD

The Mews

SR32SW

Moorside Road

SR33QW

Caernarvon Drive

SR32RF

Milsted Close

SR33QP

Sandringham Crescent

SR33RS

Longmeadows

SR31JG

Rutland Avenue

SR33JD

Avonmouth Road

SR32QL

Melsonby Close

SR31JW

Cavendish Place

SR32FZ

Celandene Gardens

SR33PH

Carlton Crescent

SR33XP

Admiral Way

SR33TB

West Park

SR33JA

Avonmouth Road

SR32QQ

Matfen Drive

SR32RH

Minskip Close

SR33QL

Conway Gardens

SR33TP

St Chads Road

SR31EZ

Starflower Close

SR33SW

Elmfield Close

SR31FE

Bergamot Close

SR32QR

Maltby Close

SR31FX

Plantain Close

SR33TL

Hillview

SR33TW

Summerhill

SR32QZ

Maree Close

SR32SS

Noirmont Way

SR32QG

Marbury Close

SR33TG

Crow Lane

SR32RE

Marcross Drive

SR33JL

Atlantis Road

SR33QB

Launceston Drive

SR33RE

Meadow View

SR32RP

Maxton Close

SR32QS

Melgarve Drive

SR33LS

Cairnside South

SR33SB

Long Meadows

SR33XE

Grayling Court

SR32RN

Midsomer Close

SR32PF

The Lawns

SR33SD

Drumoyne Close

SR59AF

Admiral Way

SR32SX

Dunnlynn Close

SR32QW

Marlesford Close

SR33SG

Woodside Terrace

SR32FU

Maythorn Gardens

SR33PX

Braemar Gardens

SR31JR

Courtney Drive

SR32TJ

Aspen Court

SR32PD

Warden Law Lane

SR31JS

Courtney Drive

Data Sources

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