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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

DH46JZ

Chilton Avenue

DH45AA

Hawthorn Street

DH46GZ

Wolsingham

DH46JS

Rookhope

DH45LA

Abbey Drive

DH46LN

Blumer Street

DH46NQ

Stretton Close

DH45JW

Blind Lane

DH45LS

Stoneleigh Close

DH46JT

Front Street

DH45JL

Blind Lane

DH45LD

Abbey Drive

DH45LJ

Byland Close

DH45NN

North View Terrace

DH46LE

Railway Cottages

DH45FB

Greenmount

DH45JY

Sedgeletch Road

DH45LR

Lindisfarne Close

DH46HZ

Avenue Vivian

DH46JB

Rose Avenue

DH46NG

Relton Close

DH45PF

Moorsfield

DH46JH

Murray Avenue

DH46LH

John Street

DH46LW

South Street

DH45HJ

Littleburn Close

DH45HR

Burnside Avenue

DH46FY

Sedgeletch Road

DH46JQ

Grange Avenue

DH46LL

The Mews

DH46NE

Highfield Drive

DH45NS

St Michaels

DH46HL

Britannia Terrace

DH46HN

Station Avenue South

DH46JD

Ravensworth Avenue

DH45JA

Blind Lane

DH45PQ

Churchill Square

DH45PX

Dairy Lane

DH46LU

Black Boy Road

DH44FA

Holmlands

DH46AA

Houghton

DH46PB

Benridge Bank

DH44DY

Railway Street

DH45LN

Fountains Crescent

DH45PE

Moors Close

DH46LR

Front Street

DH46NA

Avon Crescent

DH46UH

Yellowstone Court

DH44EA

Gertrude Street

DH45HB

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45JJ

Harle Close

DH46TZ

Highfield Grange

DH45HS

Saltburn Close

DH45HT

Otterburn Crescent

DH45NP

South View Terrace

DH46LB

Durham Street

DH46UE

Papaya Court

DH45HD

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45NF

Dubmire Court

DH45NW

North View Terrace

DH46FT

Centurion Close

DH46LT

Front Street

DH46PX

Redburn Row

DH45NR

St Michaels

DH46JW

Blackthorn Way

DH46NF

Maiden Law

DH46RA

Howcroft Road

DH45HE

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45RJ

Cherry Way

DH46HW

Station Avenue South

DH46LS

Wynyard Street

DH45LG

Rosedale Crescent

DH46FW

Darycott Road

DH46UJ

Apricot Way

DH45JZ

Abbey Drive

DH45RH

Mulberry Way

DH46LD

Chilton Gardens

DH45LQ

Rosedale Crescent

DH45NT

St Andrews

DH46LA

Durham Street

DH44DG

Sunniside Street

DH45NY

Harwood Drive

DH44AW

Houghton

DH45FD

Flixton

DH46LY

Black Boy Road

DH46RF

Marabel Court

DH45HY

Thorneyburn Close

DH46JE

Raby Close

DH46NL

Medway Close

Data Sources

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