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 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).
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £255,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £139,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £100,725 |
10 years price trend in Houghton
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Burn Park Road
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Houghton Town
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Houghton Town
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Castle Dene Grove
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Blind Lane
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Wingate Grange
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Morley Terrace
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Houghton West
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Houghton Town
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Durham Road
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Barley Close
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Houghton Town
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Dairy Lane
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Blackthorn Way
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Syston Close
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Houghton Road
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Front Street
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Larch Avenue
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Leyburn Grove
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Leyburn Grove
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Blackthorn Way
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Houghton West
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Houghton Town
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Chester Street
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Grasswell Terrace
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Ferrand Drive
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Houghton Town
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Otterburn Crescent
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Axewell Park
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Britannia Terrace
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Black Boy Road
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Greeve Mews
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Coaley Lane
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Honiton Close
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Houghton Town
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Dunscar
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Newburn Crescent
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Woodburn Drive
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Bankhead Terrace
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Front Street
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Houghton West
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Newbottle Street
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Coaley Lane
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Bigbury Close
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Blind Lane
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Houghton Town
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Blind Lane
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Dairy Lane
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Blackthorn Way
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Waterhouses
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Louisa Close
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Front Street
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Blackthorn Way
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Houghton West
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Houghton West
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Houghton Road
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Newbottle Street
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Bellflower Close
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Holystone Close
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Buckland Close
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Fountains Crescent
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Brimstone Close
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Atherton Drive
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Newbottle Street
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Butterwick Road
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Dunelm Drive
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Chalk Hill Road
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Atherton Drive
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Sunderland Street
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Sidmouth Close
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Houghton Town
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Newstead Road
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Brandon Close
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Wooley Close
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Coaley Lane
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Blackthorn Way
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Houghton Road
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Devonport
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Dairy Lane
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Leyburn Close
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Chester Road
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Avenue Vivian
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Houghton Town
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Melrose Gardens
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Coaley Lane
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Redburn Close
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Larch Avenue
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Houghton Town
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Blind Lane
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Sedgeletch Road
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St Andrews
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Hedley Close
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Blackthorn Way
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Dunscar
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Blind Lane
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Burn Promenade
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Houghton Town
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Abbey Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.