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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 73 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
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
33.64(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.72(-19%)
Shoplifting
14.25(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(-24%)
Public order
6.71(-18%)
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 £157,000 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
Semi-Detached63£148,000
Detached33£265,000
Terraced45£123,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton

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

All postcodes in Houghton

DH45QN

Crimdon Grove

DH44WL

Coaley Lane

DH44DS

Lumley Street

DH46LP

Front Street

DH46GS

Louisa Close

DH46HN

Station Avenue South

DH45LW

Newstead Road

DH46GZ

Wolsingham

DH46BF

Sidings Place

DH45JH

Beckwith Close

DH44DG

Sunniside Street

DH45NP

South View Terrace

DH45AN

Blind Lane

DH45JY

Sedgeletch Road

DH45PE

Moors Close

DH46UE

Papaya Court

DH46LF

Dubmire Cottages

DH45JE

Campion Close

DH45NR

St Michaels

DH45NY

Harwood Drive

DH46FN

Montanna Close

DH45QP

Whickham Close

DH45RH

Mulberry Way

DH45AL

Sunrise Lane

DH44XW

Warren Close

DH46HX

Avenue Vivian

DH45PA

Parnell Street

DH46LW

South Street

DH45DT

Oak Avenue

DH46GF

Wooley Close

DH46GB

Bear Park Close

DH45BP

Dairy Lane

DH44DY

Railway Street

DH45PF

Moorsfield

DH45DX

Pine Avenue

DH45HS

Saltburn Close

DH45BH

Dairy Lane

DH45BA

Brinkburn Crescent

DH46JS

Rookhope

DH46FX

Alderson Road

DH44AZ

Houghtonside

DH45JU

Chestnut Terrace

DH46FA

Oak Tree Rise

DH45PG

Moorsfield

DH46LL

The Mews

DH45EQ

Leyburn Grove

DH44BA

Newbottle Street

DH46TQ

Bramble Close

DH45JB

Primrose Lane

DH46LH

John Street

DH45DF

Greenwood Avenue

DH45QL

Marsden Close

DH44BD

Sunderland Street

DH45AF

Burn Promenade

DH45BQ

Wallace Street

DH46JE

Raby Close

DH45HE

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45HF

Burnside

DH46JF

Brancepeth Avenue

DH45QT

Castle Dene Grove

DH46AA

Houghton

DH45JZ

Abbey Drive

DH45HA

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45PB

Keir Hardie Street

DH44EA

Gertrude Street

DH44BH

Mautland Street

DH44DL

Houghton

DH45AB

Buttercup Lane

DH45EL

Newbottle Street

DH45ND

Cedar Terrace

DH46ND

The Folds

DH46HU

Garland Terrace

DH46GU

Ravensworth Park

DH45DL

Newcastle Road

DH44AD

Newbottle Street

DH45HJ

Littleburn Close

DH45HZ

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45DG

Burn Park Road

DH46JQ

Grange Avenue

DH46FG

Monarch Road

DH45AE

Barley Close

DH46LU

Black Boy Road

DH46NQ

Stretton Close

DH44SJ

Hill View Crescent

DH46PT

St Andrews

DH45QW

Brandon Close

DH45NE

Bankhead Terrace

DH45NS

St Michaels

DH46TH

Greenfield Way

DH46LB

Durham Street

DH45LN

Fountains Crescent

DH44FA

Holmlands

DH45AZ

Dickens Street

DH45NN

North View Terrace

DH46PH

Houghton

DH45JW

Blind Lane

DH46TZ

Highfield Grange

DH46UL

Seville Lane

DH45EJ

Burn Promenade

DH46LJ

Britannia Terrace

Data Sources

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