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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

DH45QB

Hutton Close

DH45LJ

Byland Close

DH45FF

Dunscar

DH45DP

Redburn Close

DH49DR

Newbottle Street

DH46JT

Front Street

DH46SN

Damson Way

DH46FT

Centurion Close

DH46GW

Westgate

DH45NJ

Ellesmere Close

DH45AY

Bernard Shaw Street

DH46UG

Huckleberry Court

DH45PN

Sedgeletch Road

DH45AS

Vine Place

DH45NT

St Andrews

DH46JG

Acacia Avenue

DH45HB

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45AH

Station Road

DH45PZ

Long Acre

DH46HP

Lambton Lane

DH45HX

Blind Lane

DH45JA

Blind Lane

DH44DR

Ruby Street

DH45HW

Sherburn Grove

DH44EE

Houghton Road

DH46LQ

James Terrace

DH45QF

Willow Road

DH46GN

Whitworth Park Drive

DH45EF

Leyburn Close

DH45NQ

Sedgeletch Road

DH45HT

Otterburn Crescent

DH46GG

Auckland Close

DH44UE

Lynton Court

DH45LH

Buckland Close

DH45PJ

The Granary

DH44AP

Newbottle Street

DH45LG

Rosedale Crescent

DH44XT

Honiton Close

DH45HL

Woodburn Drive

DH45QU

Finchale Close

DH44AF

Newbottle Street

DH44UH

Devonport

DH46HW

Station Avenue South

DH45JX

Hazel Terrace

DH45JN

Blind Lane

DH45BB

Rose Street

DH44DP

Hylton Street

DH46TB

Syston Close

DH45AR

Scott Street

DH44DE

Butterwick Road

DH46GP

Whitworth Park Drive

DH44DX

Grasswell Terrace

DH46JU

Ewe Hill Terrace West

DH45DA

Ferrand Drive

DH45AD

Wheler Street

DH46GQ

Wingate Grange

DH46GA

Tudhoe Close

DH49DL

Newbottle Street

DH44BF

Little Thorpe Close

DH45NB

Cedar Terrace

DH46NJ

Blind Lane

DH45DR

Gilpin Street

DH45PD

Disraeli Street

DH46UF

Allium Court

DH44XY

Thurleston

DH45NW

North View Terrace

DH44YB

Okehampton Drive

DH45EH

Dairy Lane

DH44DN

Church Street

DH44DZ

Greeve Mews

DH46PB

Benridge Bank

DH45HN

Woodburn Drive

DH46FU

Waite Close

DH46HT

Station Avenue North

DH46JW

Blackthorn Way

DH46HZ

Avenue Vivian

DH46LD

Chilton Gardens

DH46JL

Morley Terrace

DH46LG

High Dubmire

DH45NA

Gregory Terrace

DH46TE

Black Cherry Close

DH45ED

Lime Avenue

DH45AW

Houghton

DH46FJ

Woodwhite Close

DH44BN

Sunderland Street

DH46JZ

Chilton Avenue

DH45JJ

Harle Close

DH45DQ

Burn Park Road

DH45QE

Nine Lands

DH45QA

Aireys Close

DH45NU

St Andrews

DH44XL

Churston Close

DH45DZ

Poplar Avenue

DH46JD

Ravensworth Avenue

DH46LT

Front Street

DH44UD

Bickington Court

DH45LA

Abbey Drive

DH44DT

Chester Street

DH45EA

Houghton

DH45EE

Lime Avenue

Data Sources

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