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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 83 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
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
37.26(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.29(-11%)
Shoplifting
15.91(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.79(-10%)
Public order
7.77(-12%)
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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 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
Detached32£260,975
Flats2£91,000
Semi-Detached57£145,000
Terraced49£120,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton.

All postcodes in Houghton

DH46GT

Hedley Close

DH46JZ

Chilton Avenue

DH45AA

Hawthorn Street

DH45AR

Scott Street

DH46GZ

Wolsingham

DH46JS

Rookhope

DH45AZ

Dickens Street

DH45LA

Abbey Drive

DH45QA

Aireys Close

DH46LN

Blumer Street

DH46NQ

Stretton Close

DH44UB

Tavistock Court

DH45AH

Station Road

DH45JW

Blind Lane

DH45LS

Stoneleigh Close

DH45PS

Dairy Lane

DH46JT

Front Street

DH44AF

Newbottle Street

DH45BA

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45DE

Dairy Lane

DH45ED

Lime Avenue

DH45JL

Blind Lane

DH45LD

Abbey Drive

DH45LJ

Byland Close

DH45NN

North View Terrace

DH45PW

Blind Lane

DH46GA

Tudhoe Close

DH44XR

Tiverton Close

DH46LE

Railway Cottages

DH45AG

Glebe Terrace

DH49BR

Newbottle Street

DH45BG

Wallace Street

DH45FB

Greenmount

DH45JY

Sedgeletch Road

DH45LR

Lindisfarne Close

DH46HZ

Avenue Vivian

DH46JB

Rose Avenue

DH46NG

Relton Close

DH44SH

Hill View Road

DH45AS

Vine Place

DH45DN

Southburn Close

DH45DQ

Burn Park Road

DH45PF

Moorsfield

DH46JH

Murray Avenue

DH46LH

John Street

DH46LW

South Street

DH45HJ

Littleburn Close

DH45HR

Burnside Avenue

DH46FY

Sedgeletch Road

DH46JQ

Grange Avenue

DH46LL

The Mews

DH46NE

Highfield Drive

DH44DN

Church Street

DH44XZ

Torrington Close

DH45AF

Burn Promenade

DH45NS

St Michaels

DH46GU

Ravensworth Park

DH46HL

Britannia Terrace

DH46HN

Station Avenue South

DH46JD

Ravensworth Avenue

DH44BW

Houghtonside

DH44SJ

Hill View Crescent

DH45JA

Blind Lane

DH45PQ

Churchill Square

DH45PX

Dairy Lane

DH46LU

Black Boy Road

DH44FA

Holmlands

DH45BE

Thornhill Street

DH45HF

Burnside

DH46AA

Houghton

DH46PB

Benridge Bank

DH44AN

Newbottle Street

DH44AZ

Houghtonside

DH44DY

Railway Street

DH44XY

Thurleston

DH45LN

Fountains Crescent

DH45PE

Moors Close

DH46LR

Front Street

DH46NA

Avon Crescent

DH46UH

Yellowstone Court

DH44EA

Gertrude Street

DH45HB

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45JJ

Harle Close

DH45PY

Long Acre

DH46TZ

Highfield Grange

DH44AL

Newbottle Street

DH44BJ

Hillside Way

DH44XS

Elfordleigh

DH49DR

Newbottle Street

DH49ET

Houghton

DH45HS

Saltburn Close

DH45HT

Otterburn Crescent

DH45NP

South View Terrace

DH45PU

Greenwood Avenue

DH46LB

Durham Street

DH46UE

Papaya Court

DH44XW

Warren Close

DH45HD

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45NF

Dubmire Court

DH45NW

North View Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.