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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

DH45JY

Sedgeletch Road

DH44DR

Ruby Street

DH46HP

Lambton Lane

DH45LS

Stoneleigh Close

DH44DP

Hylton Street

DH45LL

Fountains Crescent

DH46JA

Rose Avenue

DH45FE

Fairfield

DH45HS

Saltburn Close

DH46LS

Wynyard Street

DH46JS

Rookhope

DH45PD

Disraeli Street

DH46TZ

Highfield Grange

DH44DX

Grasswell Terrace

DH45RJ

Cherry Way

DH46PT

St Andrews

DH45FD

Flixton

DH46PB

Benridge Bank

DH45NX

Gladstone Street

DH46NA

Avon Crescent

DH46LF

Dubmire Cottages

DH44EA

Gertrude Street

DH46UH

Yellowstone Court

DH46PH

Houghton

DH46LY

Black Boy Road

DH46JH

Murray Avenue

DH45JB

Primrose Lane

DH45LF

Newminster Close

DH45JQ

Fairbairn Drive

DH45LN

Fountains Crescent

DH46LE

Railway Cottages

DH46SN

Damson Way

DH46TB

Syston Close

DH44DT

Chester Street

DH45FF

Dunscar

DH45AN

Blind Lane

DH46NG

Relton Close

DH46GW

Westgate

DH46HW

Station Avenue South

DH44FA

Holmlands

DH46JY

Ewe Hill Cottages

DH45LE

Holystone Close

DH46RA

Howcroft Road

DH45JW

Blind Lane

DH44DY

Railway Street

DH45JN

Blind Lane

DH45NU

St Andrews

DH45LD

Abbey Drive

DH45LA

Abbey Drive

DH46JD

Ravensworth Avenue

DH45AA

Hawthorn Street

DH44DS

Lumley Street

DH45NP

South View Terrace

DH46LW

South Street

DH45NN

North View Terrace

DH45NH

Osman Terrace

DH45JU

Chestnut Terrace

DH44FB

Copthill Way

DH46NF

Maiden Law

DH45HZ

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45LQ

Rosedale Crescent

DH46LP

Front Street

DH46HX

Avenue Vivian

DH45RH

Mulberry Way

DH46HU

Garland Terrace

DH46JU

Ewe Hill Terrace West

DH45HA

Brinkburn Crescent

DH44EB

Cellar Hill Terrace

DH46TQ

Bramble Close

DH45HR

Burnside Avenue

DH45LR

Lindisfarne Close

DH46LG

High Dubmire

DH45PJ

The Granary

DH45LB

Abbey Drive

DH46NE

Highfield Drive

DH46FX

Alderson Road

DH45PF

Moorsfield

DH45NY

Harwood Drive

DH46JN

Blackthorn Way

DH45HU

Otterburn Crescent

DH46JW

Blackthorn Way

DH46JF

Brancepeth Avenue

DH46GG

Auckland Close

DH46JG

Acacia Avenue

DH46JB

Rose Avenue

DH46AA

Houghton

DH46UJ

Apricot Way

DH46PX

Redburn Row

DH46LN

Blumer Street

Data Sources

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