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About

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.

Area overview

On average Houghton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 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 £36,634 per year. There are 4 schools in Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton Population
13,259
Population density
2,420.9 per km²

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

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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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
Detached35£259,950
Flats2£91,000
Semi-Detached55£140,000
Terraced51£109,700

10 years median price trend in Houghton

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

All postcodes in Houghton

DH46FT

Centurion Close

DH46LT

Front Street

DH46NZ

Brimstone Close

DH46PX

Durham Road

DH44AP

Newbottle Street

DH44EF

Coaley Lane

DH45BW

Dairy Lane

DH45DG

Burn Park Road

DH45DR

Gilpin Street

DH45HE

Brinkburn Crescent

DH45NR

St Michaels

DH45RJ

Cherry Way

DH46GR

Burnhope Way

DH46HW

Front Street

DH46JW

Blackthorn Way

DH46LS

Wynyard Street

DH46NF

Maiden Law

DH46RA

Blackthorn Way

DH44XX

Dainton Close

DH45DS

Burn Park Road

DH45HW

Sherburn Grove

DH45JZ

Abbey Drive

DH45LG

Rosedale Crescent

DH45RH

Mulberry Way

DH46FW

Blackthorn Way

DH46LD

Chilton Gardens

DH46NH

Blind Lane

DH46UJ

Black Boy Road

DH44AJ

Hillside Way

DH44DG

Butterwick Road

DH45BD

Violet Street

DH45HL

Woodburn Drive

DH45HQ

Moorsburn Drive

DH45LQ

Rosedale Crescent

DH45NT

St Andrews

DH45NY

Ellesmere Close

DH46FN

Blind Lane

DH46LA

Britannia Terrace

DH44AW

Houghton West

DH45DF

Greenwood Avenue

DH45FD

Flixton

DH45HY

Houghton Road

DH45QE

Nine Lands

DH45QF

Willow Road

DH45QH

Dunelm Drive

DH46GS

Louisa Close

DH46JE

Raby Close

DH46LY

Black Boy Road

DH46NL

Medway Close

DH46RF

Houghton West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.