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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

DH45PL

Sedgeletch Road

DH44XL

Churston Close

DH46FT

Centurion Close

DH46LT

Front Street

DH46NZ

Glanville Drive

DH46PX

Redburn Row

DH44AP

Newbottle Street

DH45DG

Burn Park Road

DH45NR

St Michaels

DH46GR

Burnhope Way

DH46JW

Blackthorn Way

DH46NF

Maiden Law

DH46RA

Howcroft Road

DH44EF

Houghton Road

DH45BW

Dairy Lane

DH45DR

Gilpin Street

DH45HE

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45RJ

Cherry Way

DH46HW

Station Avenue South

DH46LS

Wynyard Street

DH45DS

Bernard Street

DH45HW

Sherburn Grove

DH45LG

Rosedale Crescent

DH46FW

Darycott Road

DH46UJ

Apricot Way

DH44XX

Dainton Close

DH45JZ

Abbey Drive

DH45RH

Mulberry Way

DH46LD

Chilton Gardens

DH46NH

Blind Lane

DH45BD

Violet Street

DH45HQ

Moorsburn Drive

DH45LQ

Rosedale Crescent

DH45NT

St Andrews

DH46LA

Durham Street

DH44AJ

Newbottle Street

DH44DG

Sunniside Street

DH45HL

Woodburn Drive

DH45NY

Harwood Drive

DH46FN

Montanna Close

DH44AW

Houghton

DH45FD

Flixton

DH46GS

Louisa Close

DH46LY

Black Boy Road

DH46RF

Marabel Court

DH45DF

Greenwood Avenue

DH45HY

Thorneyburn Close

DH45QE

Nine Lands

DH45QF

Willow Road

DH45QH

Dunelm Drive

DH46JE

Raby Close

DH46NL

Medway Close

Data Sources

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