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Houghton West

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About

Houghton West is an electoral ward in the city of Sunderland that covers the western part of Houghton-le-Spring town. The ward includes the town centre around the High Street, council offices, shops and a mix of terraced streets and later suburban estates. There are primary and secondary schools, community centres and local health services within walking distance for many residents. The area's past as a coal-mining centre is visible in street patterns and in former pit sites that have been repurposed for housing and open space.

Community life revolves around regular markets, clubs and an annual Houghton Feast, a week-long local fair with processions and a travelling funfair that dates back centuries. Small patches of reclaimed land, allotments and play areas provide short walks and wildlife pockets close to homes. Bus services run through the town centre, connecting to neighbouring parts of Sunderland and beyond. Local volunteer groups maintain community halls and run programmes for older residents and children, keeping long-standing local traditions and services in place.

Area overview

On average Houghton West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year. There are 3 schools in Houghton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Houghton West is home to around 8,044 people, with a population density of about 2,962.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton West Population
8,044
Population density
2,962.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.93(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-43%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(+9%)
Public order
4.48(-45%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,774
96.63%
Other White
50
0.62%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
41
0.51%
Indian
30
0.37%
African
27
0.34%
Total population: 8,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,543
23.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,411
21.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,207
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 6,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,192
33.83%
Owns outright
1,001
28.41%
Other social rented
467
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
11.41%
Social rents from council
382
10.84%
Total households: 3,523

Property prices in Houghton West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £144,975 in Houghton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Houghton West 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 Houghton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced24£107,500
Detached21£267,000
Semi-Detached29£125,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton West.

All postcodes in Houghton West

DH45ND

Cedar Terrace

DH45NJ

Ellesmere Close

DH46UF

Allium Court

DH46LQ

James Terrace

DH45LG

Rosedale Crescent

DH46HY

Avenue Vivian

DH44DG

Sunniside Street

DH46UG

Huckleberry Court

DH46LR

Front Street

DH46FU

Waite Close

DH45HP

Burnside Avenue

DH45JJ

Harle Close

DH46LX

Black Boy Road

DH46UE

Papaya Court

DH45NW

North View Terrace

DH46GX

Eastgate

DH45LP

Tintern Close

DH46LB

Durham Street

DH44DE

Butterwick Road

DH45NA

Gregory Terrace

DH45JL

Blind Lane

DH45LW

Newstead Road

DH45NS

St Michaels

DH46TH

Greenfield Way

DH46ND

The Folds

DH46FA

Oak Tree Rise

DH46JZ

Chilton Avenue

DH46UL

Seville Lane

DH45JZ

Abbey Drive

DH45PQ

Churchill Square

DH45HX

Blind Lane

DH46RF

Marabel Court

DH44DZ

Greeve Mews

DH46JX

Ewe Hill Terrace

DH46HR

Station Terrace

DH45PE

Moors Close

DH46LA

Durham Street

DH45HD

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45NB

Cedar Terrace

DH46HZ

Avenue Vivian

DH45NR

St Michaels

DH46RD

Sleeman Close

DH45HG

Newburn Crescent

DH46HN

Station Avenue South

DH46GY

Bowater Close

DH46NL

Medway Close

DH45NT

St Andrews

DH46LU

Black Boy Road

DH46JE

Raby Close

DH46LL

The Mews

DH45PG

Moorsfield

DH46FW

Darycott Road

DH46TA

Atherton Drive

DH44AW

Houghton

DH45JE

Campion Close

DH45JA

Blind Lane

DH46JQ

Grange Avenue

DH45NE

Bankhead Terrace

DH46NQ

Stretton Close

DH45LJ

Byland Close

DH46LZ

Wear Street

DH46TE

Black Cherry Close

DH45FB

Greenmount

DH46FT

Centurion Close

DH46RB

Newton Drive

DH46BF

Sidings Place

DH45NG

Front Street

DH45HT

Otterburn Crescent

DH46JT

Front Street

DH46LT

Front Street

DH45JH

Beckwith Close

DH46GZ

Wolsingham

DH45PX

Dairy Lane

DH46LJ

Britannia Terrace

DH45PA

Parnell Street

DH46HT

Station Avenue North

DH45EG

Leyburn Grove

DH45HE

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45LH

Buckland Close

DH45HB

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45HY

Thorneyburn Close

DH44EE

Houghton Road

DH45NF

Dubmire Court

DH45EQ

Leyburn Grove

DH45JF

Bellflower Close

DH45PB

Keir Hardie Street

DH46FY

Sedgeletch Road

DH46HS

Station Avenue North

DH46JL

Morley Terrace

DH46JJ

Morley Terrace

DH45NQ

Sedgeletch Road

DH46LH

John Street

DH45AE

Barley Close

DH45JX

Hazel Terrace

DH45AB

Buttercup Lane

DH46HL

Britannia Terrace

DH45HJ

Littleburn Close

DH44BF

Little Thorpe Close

DH46LD

Chilton Gardens

DH46SL

Fennel Drive

Data Sources

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