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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 64 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
30.71(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.3(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(-36%)
Other theft
5.47(-16%)
Public order
5.22(-41%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Houghton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £355,500.

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
Detached23£261,950
Flats1£74,000
Semi-Detached28£121,500
Terraced29£95,000

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

DH45LF

Newminster Close

DH46FA

Oak Tree Rise

DH45PJ

The Granary

DH45JH

Beckwith Close

DH45JX

Hazel Terrace

DH46LQ

James Terrace

DH46LX

Black Boy Road

DH44BF

Little Thorpe Close

DH46GG

Auckland Close

DH46HP

Lambton Lane

DH46HY

Avenue Vivian

DH45NH

Osman Terrace

DH46JN

Blackthorn Way

DH45PG

Moorsfield

DH45NJ

Ellesmere Close

DH46LF

Dubmire Cottages

DH45AN

Blind Lane

DH45JB

Primrose Lane

DH46HR

Station Terrace

DH46JA

Rose Avenue

DH46LG

High Dubmire

DH46LJ

Britannia Terrace

DH45FE

Fairfield

DH45JQ

Fairbairn Drive

DH45LB

Abbey Drive

DH46JG

Acacia Avenue

DH46LZ

Wear Street

DH46ND

The Folds

DH46SL

Fennel Drive

DH45ND

Cedar Terrace

DH45HP

Burnside Avenue

DH45JU

Chestnut Terrace

DH45NA

Gregory Terrace

DH45PB

Keir Hardie Street

DH46FX

Alderson Road

DH46PT

St Andrews

DH46JJ

Morley Terrace

DH45JF

Bellflower Close

DH45LW

Newstead Road

DH46TQ

Bramble Close

DH45NE

Bankhead Terrace

DH45PA

Parnell Street

DH45PD

Disraeli Street

DH46SN

Damson Way

DH44DP

Hylton Street

DH46BF

Sidings Place

DH44DS

Lumley Street

DH46JF

Brancepeth Avenue

DH46TE

Black Cherry Close

DH46UG

Huckleberry Court

DH46JX

Ewe Hill Terrace

DH46JL

Morley Terrace

DH46GX

Eastgate

DH46TB

Syston Close

DH45AE

Barley Close

DH45EG

Leyburn Grove

DH44EE

Houghton Road

DH45EQ

Leyburn Grove

DH45NG

Front Street

DH46GY

Bowater Close

DH46JU

Ewe Hill Terrace West

DH45HZ

Brinkburn Crescent

DH46UL

Seville Lane

DH44DT

Chester Street

DH44DX

Grasswell Terrace

DH45HU

Otterburn Crescent

DH46LP

Front Street

DH44DZ

Greeve Mews

DH45FF

Dunscar

DH45HG

Newburn Crescent

DH45NB

Cedar Terrace

DH46HS

Station Avenue North

DH44FB

Copthill Way

DH46PH

Houghton

DH45HX

Blind Lane

DH46HU

Garland Terrace

DH46RD

Sleeman Close

DH45AB

Buttercup Lane

DH45NX

Gladstone Street

DH46FU

Waite Close

DH46UF

Allium Court

DH45JE

Campion Close

DH45LL

Fountains Crescent

DH45LE

Holystone Close

DH44DR

Ruby Street

DH45LH

Buckland Close

DH46JY

Ewe Hill Cottages

DH46TA

Atherton Drive

DH46TH

Greenfield Way

DH44DE

Butterwick Road

DH46RB

Newton Drive

DH45LP

Tintern Close

DH44EB

Cellar Hill Terrace

DH46HT

Station Avenue North

DH46HX

Avenue Vivian

DH45HA

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45JN

Blind Lane

DH46GW

Westgate

DH45NQ

Sedgeletch Road

DH45NU

St Andrews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.