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Houghton

England / North East / Sunderland / Houghton

About

Houghton ward is located in the eastern part of Sunderland, covering a mix of residential and green spaces. The area includes neighborhoods like Houghton-le-Spring, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern estates. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward features several parks and open spaces, such as Houghton Park, providing recreational areas for the community. Public transport links connect Houghton to Sunderland city center and surrounding areas. The area has a strong sense of local identity, with historical landmarks like St Michael and All Angels Church reflecting its heritage.

Area overview

On average Houghton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Houghton is £36,636 per year. There are 4 schools in Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Houghton

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £489,950.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£255,950
Flats2£91,000
Semi-Detached59£139,000
Terraced46£100,725

10 years price trend in Houghton

All postcodes in Houghton

DH44UA

Lydford Court

DH44BB

The Broadway

DH44BF

Coaley Lane

DH44UE

Lynton Court

DH45AJ

Cross Street

DH45JH

Beckwith Close

DH45JX

Blind Lane

DH45QQ

Dunelm Drive

DH46GG

Auckland Close

DH46HP

Avenue Vivian

DH46HY

Avenue Vivian

DH46LQ

Chilton Gardens

DH46LX

Black Boy Road

DH45DL

Dairy Lane

DH44EQ

Houghton Road

DH44WL

Coaley Lane

DH45AW

Houghton Town

DH45NH

Sedgeletch Road

DH45PG

Moorsfield

DH45QD

Longacre

DH46JN

Blackthorn Way

DH44UD

Bickington Court

DH45AD

Wheler Street

DH45AN

Blind Lane

DH45DB

The Oval

DH45DW

Redburn Close

DH45DX

Houghton Town

DH45JB

Primrose Lane

DH45NJ

Ellesmere Close

DH45PN

Sedgeletch Road

DH45PZ

Hutton Close

DH45QJ

Witton Grove

DH46LF

Dubmire Cottages

DH45QN

Crimdon Grove

DH45QP

Whickham Close

DH46HR

Houghton West

DH46JA

Avenue Vivian

DH46LG

Dubmire Cottages

DH46LJ

Britannia Terrace

DH44BH

Hillside Way

DH45EE

Leyburn Grove

DH45FE

Fairfield

DH45JQ

Fairbairn Drive

DH45LB

Abbey Drive

DH45ND

Sedgeletch Road

DH45QL

Marsden Close

DH45QR

Stanhope Close

DH46FG

Blind Lane

DH46JG

Acacia Avenue

DH46LZ

Avon Crescent

DH46ND

Avon Crescent

DH46NJ

Blind Lane

DH46SL

Houghton West

DH49DL

Newbottle Street

DH45GU

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45HP

Burnside Avenue

DH45JU

Houghton West

DH45NA

Sedgeletch Road

DH45PB

Keir Hardie Street

DH45QB

Dairy Lane

DH46FX

Blackthorn Way

DH44DH

Dairy Lane

DH44XN

Sparkwell Close

DH44XP

Bigbury Close

DH45JF

Bellflower Close

DH45LW

Newstead Road

DH45PT

Dairy Lane

DH45QU

Finchale Close

DH46GB

Bear Park Close

DH46GN

Bear Park Close

DH46JJ

Morley Terrace

DH46PT

St Andrews

DH46TQ

Atherton Drive

DH46FJ

Blind Lane

DH44AB

Newbottle Street

DH44DP

Hylton Street

DH45BQ

Dairy Lane

DH45QS

Wingate Close

DH46BF

Sidings Place

DH46FH

Blind Lane

DH46GD

Twizzell Burn

DH44DS

Lumley Street

DH44SL

Hillview Grove

DH45AQ

Halliwell Street

DH45BH

Dairy Lane

DH45DD

Linden Grove

DH45DH

Burn Park Road

DH45EJ

Burn Promenade

DH45NE

Bankhead Terrace

DH45PA

Parnell Street

DH45PD

Disraeli Street

DH46GJ

Axewell Park

DH46JF

Brancepeth Avenue

DH46SN

Black Boy Road

DH46TE

Atherton Drive

DH46UG

Black Boy Road

DH44BN

Sunderland Street

DH44GB

Newbottle Street

DH44YB

Okehampton Drive

DH45BB

Burn Park Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.