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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

DH45LE

Holystone Close

DH45EG

Leyburn Grove

DH46GT

Hedley Close

DH44EF

Houghton Road

DH46UH

Yellowstone Court

DH45PY

Long Acre

DH45PU

Greenwood Avenue

DH46LY

Black Boy Road

DH45DJ

Burn Park Road

DH45LP

Tintern Close

DH44FB

Copthill Way

DH44AW

Houghton

DH45PT

Dairy Lane

DH46GR

Burnhope Way

DH44AL

Newbottle Street

DH44UF

Saunton Court

DH45FB

Greenmount

DH45DD

Linden Grove

DH45BE

Thornhill Street

DH45AG

Glebe Terrace

DH44SL

Hill View Grove

DH45HR

Burnside Avenue

DH45HY

Thorneyburn Close

DH45BD

Violet Street

DH44AB

Newbottle Street

DH46FY

Sedgeletch Road

DH46HR

Station Terrace

DH45LQ

Rosedale Crescent

DH46JB

Rose Avenue

DH46JY

Ewe Hill Cottages

DH45BG

Wallace Street

DH45DE

Dairy Lane

DH44AH

Houghton

DH45DU

Beech Avenue

DH45EB

Larch Avenue

DH49BR

Newbottle Street

DH44XZ

Torrington Close

DH44UB

Tavistock Court

DH45HP

Burnside Avenue

DH44SH

Hill View Road

DH45AQ

Halliwell Street

DH44XX

Dainton Close

DH46GX

Eastgate

DH44GB

Newbottle Street

DH45BW

Dairy Lane

DH46RF

Marabel Court

DH46NA

Avon Crescent

DH46JJ

Morley Terrace

DH46GL

Watergate

DH46LA

Durham Street

DH44EB

Cellar Hill Terrace

DH45DY

Briar Avenue

Data Sources

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