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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Burn Park Road
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Burn Promenade
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Bankhead Terrace
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Parnell Street
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Disraeli Street
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Axewell Park
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Brancepeth Avenue
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Black Boy Road
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Atherton Drive
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Black Boy Road
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Wingate Grange
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Sunderland Street
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Newbottle Street
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Okehampton Drive
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Burn Park Road
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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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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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Leyburn Grove
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Houghton Road
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Larch Avenue
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Leyburn Grove
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Front Street
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Blackthorn Way
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Houghton West
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Chester Street
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Grasswell Terrace
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Ferrand Drive
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Houghton Town
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Otterburn 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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Blind Lane
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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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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 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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Houghton West
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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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Leyburn Close
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Dairy Lane
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Chester Road
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Avenue Vivian
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Hedley Close
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Blackthorn Way
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Melrose Gardens
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Coaley Lane