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DH4 6NA

Avon Crescent

Houghton

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Detailed insights for DH4 6NA

Overview

Postcode DH4 6NA is located in a major urban area, within the Houghton ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Houghton West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
53.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Houghton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Houghton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.3%

Approximately 53.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Houghton West is £43,045 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from DH4 6NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Houghton West near DH4 6NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,613.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.45(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.58(+8%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-59%)
Shoplifting
3.93(-66%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
97.42%
Other Asian
3
0.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
Irish
1
0.32%
Other White
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
34.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
30.37%
Social rents from council
31
22.96%
Owns outright
26
19.26%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.19%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Houghton

Median price£158,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £219K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£262,000£221
Semi-Detached59£157,000£179
Terraced54£111,000£138
Flats1£44,000£85

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Houghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,995£126,500£139,748£83,000
2017£216,995£70,000£133,000£87,000
2018£224,975£41,500£137,750£88,000
2019£229,975£63,000£138,995£85,000
2020£234,995£70,000£154,950£88,475
2021£234,950£72,000£159,950£119,475
2022£243,495£74,750£170,975£137,995
2023£249,973£73,500£146,000£92,000
2024£250,000£75,750£138,000£77,000
2025£270,495£74,000£153,500£111,000
2026£242,000£44,000£156,500£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£106£162£104
2017£191£118£151£107
2018£196£90£170£107
2019£185£103£149£88
2020£196£112£171£108
2021£201£115£177£145
2022£216£102£190£177
2023£219£117£167£112
2024£218£122£169£82
2025£224£119£181£150
2026£212£85£164£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Houghton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 6NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH4 6NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202626A, Avon Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
03 Jun 202524, Avon Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
23 May 202518, Centurion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FTDetachedFreehold£313,000
11 Jul 20257A, Front Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LROtherFreehold£135,000
18 Sept 2025Haining Croft, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LUDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the DH4 6NA postcode area, located within Houghton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH4 6NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDubmire PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBurnside Academy InspiresAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryKepierAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH4 6NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily ShopperDisraeli Street, Sunderland, DH4 5PDWalking directions to Family Shopper

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH4 6NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Price

Houghton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bridget Phillipson

Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoughton and Sunderland SouthE14001295
WardHoughtonE05001160
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Houghton WestE02001823
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 033EE01008755
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH4 6NA

Is DH4 6NA (Houghton West) safe?

The area around DH4 6NA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DH4 6NA?

The median sale price around DH4 6NA in Houghton West is £158,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH4 6NA?

There are 4 schools close to DH4 6NA, including Dubmire Primary (Good), Burnside Academy Inspires (Good) and Kepier (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH4 6NA?

DH4 6NA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH4 6NA (Houghton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering DH4 6NA is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Price (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.