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About

Houghton ward is located in the western part of the Sunderland metropolitan area. It encompasses the historic market town of Houghton-le-Spring, which serves as a central hub for the surrounding communities. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and green spaces like Houghton Park. Its structure is defined by several main roads connecting it to Sunderland city centre and other parts of Wearside.

The area has a strong historical identity, with the 12th-century St Michael and All Angels Church standing at its core. A notable local feature is the Houghton Feast, an annual community festival with origins dating back to the 16th century. The landscape includes both older terraced housing and more modern developments, with the Houghton and Kepier sports facilities providing a focus for local activity.

Area overview

On average Houghton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Houghton is £43,750 per year. There are 4 schools in Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Houghton is home to around 13,259 people, with a population density of about 2,420.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton Population
13,259
Population density
2,420.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.26(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.29(-11%)
Shoplifting
15.91(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.79(-10%)
Public order
7.77(-12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,810
96.62%
Other White
94
0.71%
Indian
51
0.38%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
41
0.31%
African
38
0.29%
Total population: 13,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,653
24.65%
No qualifications
2,323
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
2,009
18.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,604
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,136
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 10,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,090
35.9%
Owns outright
1,810
31.09%
Other social rented
692
11.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
593
10.19%
Social rents from council
530
9.1%
Total households: 5,821

Property prices in Houghton

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Houghton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£260,000
Flats2£91,000
Semi-Detached57£145,000
Terraced49£120,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton

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

All postcodes in Houghton

DH45LF

Newminster Close

DH46FA

Oak Tree Rise

DH45PJ

The Granary

DH45AL

Sunrise Lane

DH44BB

The Broadway

DH44UE

Lynton Court

DH45AJ

Cross Street

DH45JH

Beckwith Close

DH45JX

Hazel Terrace

DH45QQ

Dunelm Drive

DH46LQ

James Terrace

DH46LX

Black Boy Road

DH44BF

Little Thorpe Close

DH44UA

Lydford Court

DH46GG

Auckland Close

DH46HP

Lambton Lane

DH46HY

Avenue Vivian

DH44EQ

Houghton Road

DH44WL

Coaley Lane

DH45AW

Houghton

DH45NH

Osman Terrace

DH46JN

Blackthorn Way

DH49EW

Houghton

DH45DL

Newcastle Road

DH45PG

Moorsfield

DH45QD

Nine Lands

DH45DX

Pine Avenue

DH45NJ

Ellesmere Close

DH46LF

Dubmire Cottages

DH45AD

Wheler Street

DH44UD

Bickington Court

DH45AN

Blind Lane

DH45DB

The Oval

DH45DW

Seaburn Drive

DH45JB

Primrose Lane

DH45PN

Sedgeletch Road

DH45PZ

Long Acre

DH45QJ

Witton Grove

DH45QN

Crimdon Grove

DH45QP

Whickham Close

DH46HR

Station Terrace

DH46JA

Rose Avenue

DH46LG

High Dubmire

DH46LJ

Britannia Terrace

DH44BH

Mautland Street

DH45EE

Lime Avenue

DH45FE

Fairfield

DH45JQ

Fairbairn Drive

DH45LB

Abbey Drive

DH45QL

Marsden Close

DH45QR

Stanhope Close

DH46FG

Monarch Road

DH46JG

Acacia Avenue

DH46LZ

Wear Street

DH46ND

The Folds

DH46NJ

Blind Lane

DH46SL

Fennel Drive

DH49DL

Newbottle Street

DH45ND

Cedar Terrace

DH45GU

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45HP

Burnside Avenue

DH45JU

Chestnut Terrace

DH45NA

Gregory Terrace

DH45PB

Keir Hardie Street

DH45QB

Hutton Close

DH46FX

Alderson Road

DH46PT

St Andrews

DH44XN

Sparkwell Close

DH44XP

Bigbury Close

DH45PT

Dairy Lane

DH46GB

Bear Park Close

DH46JJ

Morley Terrace

DH44DH

Durham Road

DH45JF

Bellflower Close

DH45LW

Newstead Road

DH45QU

Finchale Close

DH46GN

Whitworth Park Drive

DH46TQ

Bramble Close

DH44AB

Newbottle Street

DH45QS

Wingate Close

DH46FJ

Woodwhite Close

DH46GD

Twizell Burn

DH45AQ

Halliwell Street

DH45BH

Dairy Lane

DH45EJ

Burn Promenade

DH45NE

Bankhead Terrace

DH45PA

Parnell Street

DH45PD

Disraeli Street

DH46SN

Damson Way

DH44DP

Hylton Street

DH45BQ

Wallace Street

DH46BF

Sidings Place

DH46FH

Swallowtail Close

DH44DS

Lumley Street

DH44SL

Hill View Grove

DH45DD

Linden Grove

DH45DH

Burn Park Road

DH46GJ

Axwell Park

DH46JF

Brancepeth Avenue

DH46TE

Black Cherry Close

Data Sources

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