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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Aireys Close
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Blackthorn Way
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Blackthorn Way
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Blumer Street
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Stretton Close
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Blind Lane
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Houghton Town
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Grey Street
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Tavistock Court
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Dairy Lane
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Lime Avenue
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Blind Lane
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Abbey Drive
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Newminster Close
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Byland Close
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Stoneleigh Close
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Dairy Lane
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Dairy Lane
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Blind Lane
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Newbridge Bank
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Front Street
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Tiverton Close
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Wallace Street
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Fairfield
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Abbey Drive
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Lindisfarne Close
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Black Boy Road
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Avenue Vivian
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Grange Avenue
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Railway Cottages
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Relton Close
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Grey Street
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Hillview Road
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Burn Promenade
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Southburn Close
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Burn Park Road
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Moors Close
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Murray Avenue
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Houghton West
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South Street
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Newbottle Street
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Church Street
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Okehampton Drive
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Burn Promenade
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Littleburn Close
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Burnside Avenue
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St Michaels
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The Granaries
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Blackthorn Way
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Ravensworth Park
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Britannia Terrace
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Britannia Terrace
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Ravensworth Avenue
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Grange Avenue
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The Mews
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Highfield Drive
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Hillside Way
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Coaley Lane
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Hillview Crescent
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Dairy Lane
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Blind Lane
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Churchill Square
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Dairy Lane
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Houghton West
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Black Boy Road
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Benridge Bank
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Houghton West
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Hillside Way
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Newbottle Street
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Newbottle Street
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Newbottle & Penshaw
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Railway Street
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Elfordleigh
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Thurleston
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Fountains Crescent
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Moors Close
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Dairy Lane
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Avon Crescent
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Newbottle Street
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Gertrude Street
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Sunrise Lane
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Houghton West
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Otterburn Crescent
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Harle Close
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Dairy Lane
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Greenwood Avenue
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Longacre
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Durham Street
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Highfield Grange
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Black Boy Road
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Churston Close
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Warren Close
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Brinkburn Crescent
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Dubmire Court
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Dairy Lane
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Sedgeletch Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.