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.
On average Houghton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 121 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).
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Louisa Close
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Houghton Town
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Houghton Road
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Greenwood Avenue
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Flixton
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Nine Lands
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Willow Road
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Dunelm Drive
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Raby Close
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Black Boy Road
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Medway Close
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Houghton West
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Houghton Town
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The Broadway
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Coaley Lane
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Lydford Court
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Lynton Court
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Cross Street
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Blind Lane
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Beckwith Close
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Chilton Gardens
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Dunelm Drive
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Auckland Close
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Avenue Vivian
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Avenue Vivian
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Black Boy Road
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Houghton Road
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Dairy Lane
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Coaley Lane
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Houghton Town
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Sedgeletch Road
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Moorsfield
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Longacre
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Blackthorn Way
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Wheler Street
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Blind Lane
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The Oval
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Bickington Court
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Redburn Close
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Houghton Town
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Primrose Lane
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Ellesmere Close
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Sedgeletch Road
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Hutton Close
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Witton Grove
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Dubmire Cottages
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Crimdon Grove
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Whickham Close
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Houghton West
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Avenue Vivian
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Dubmire Cottages
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Britannia Terrace
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Hillside Way
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Leyburn Grove
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Fairfield
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Fairbairn Drive
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Abbey Drive
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Sedgeletch Road
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Marsden Close
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Stanhope Close
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Blind Lane
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Acacia Avenue
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Avon Crescent
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Avon Crescent
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Blind Lane
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Houghton West
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Newbottle Street
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Burnside Avenue
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Houghton West
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Sedgeletch Road
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Keir Hardie Street
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Dairy Lane
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Blackthorn Way
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Newbottle Street
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Dairy Lane
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Sparkwell Close
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Bigbury Close
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Bellflower Close
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Newstead Road
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Dairy Lane
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Finchale Close
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Bear Park Close
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Bear Park Close
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Morley Terrace
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St Andrews
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Atherton Drive
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Newbottle Street
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Hylton Street
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Dairy Lane
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Wingate Close
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Sidings Place
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Blind Lane
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Blind Lane
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Twizzell Burn
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Halliwell Street
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Dairy Lane
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Lumley Street
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Hillview Grove
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Linden Grove