Houghton Crime Data, Postcodes, Census & Livability Index

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Find the complete list of Houghton ward postcodes & properties. View information about the amenities available in the ward, census, crime statistics, property sales prices, etc.

This article also covers valuable insights regarding safety and the cost of living in the neighbourhood of Houghton. Whether you're a resident or considering moving to Houghton, the information below will guide you to make an informed decision.

You can also use our interactive map to access detailed information regarding recent crimes, public transport, nearby schools, police stations, postcodes, etc.

Summary

  1. Houghton is a ward in the Sunderland District.
  2. Houghton has 349 active postcodes and has a population of 11330.
  3. There are 4926 properties in the neighbourhood of Houghton.
  4. The Sunderland District has 24 other wards.
  5. Most crimes in Houghton ward occur near Leyburn Grove, with 54 Crimes reported from Jan 2023 until Feb 2024.
  6. 260 Violence and sexual offences Crimes have been Reported in the ward from Jan 2023 until Feb 2024.
  7. Find a detailed overview of the most reported crime types in the chart below.
  8. View statistics of crime locations where most crimes occurred in Houghton.
  9. Get access to the latest Crime Data for the recent Month of Feb 2024.
  10. View Houghton houses for sale page to get an in-depth analysis of the real estate trends in Houghton.

Livability Index

Discover the livability index of Houghton, calculated by evaluating factors such as safety, property prices, nearby amenities, and more. Our analysis rates the ward at 59, indicating a good level of livability.

Population

11,330

Households

4,926

Postcodes

349

District

Sunderland

Total Crimes
(Apr 2022 - Feb 2024)

2,567

Crimes per 1000 Population

119

Map of Houghton Ward - Crimes, Postcodes

Crime Statistics of Houghton Ward

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Crime Locations from Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

Location Number of Crimes
Lumley Street 2
South Street 16
Cathedral View 2
Hillside Way 25
St Cuthbert'S Road 1
The Green 1
Garden Street 1
Hillview Crescent 5
Edison Close 1
Devonport 6
Hillview Grove 1
Dainton Close 3
Warren Close 2
Lumley Crescent 2
Henry Street 18
Albion Close 5
Windermere Crescent 7
Marne Street 4
South View Terrace 17
Greenfield Way 3
Churchill Square 8
Petrol Station 33
Front Street 22
Highfield Grange 25
The Mews 3
Mulberry Way 3
Keir Hardie Street 7
Blind Lane 3
Bellflower Close 4
Hopper Court 4
Butterwick Road 12
Hazel Terrace 2
Harle Close 2
Beckwith Close 2
Barley Close 2
Holystone Close 2
Campion Close 1
Newminster Close 4
Rosedale Crescent 6
Sedgeletch Road 4
Blackthorn Way 4
Rose Avenue 4
Sidings Place 12
Bankhead Terrace 5
Auckland Close 4
Raby Close 3
Grasswell Terrace 9
Thorneyburn Close 5
Newburn Crescent 5
Leyburn Grove 54
Littleburn Close 5
Burnside Avenue 2
Brinkburn Crescent 11
James Terrace 8
Blumer Street 1
Chilton Gardens 2
Medway Close 2
Nine Lands 1
The Broadway 36
A182 15
Burn Promenade 41
Sports/Recreation Area 6
Cross Street 16
Violet Street 3
Sunrise Lane 10
Woodburn Drive 6
Lime Avenue 21
Wallace Street 10
Wheler Street 49
Parking Area 16
Heath Grange 2
Kirk View 4
Houghton Road 3
Sunderland Road 2
Houghton Cut 5
Charles Street 5
Blossom Grove 3
Success Road 1
West View 2
Kingston Mews 2
Black Cherry Close 3
Greenmount 2
Moorsfield 2
Byland Close 3
Abbey Drive 5
Fairbairn Drive 6
Newstead Road 1
Buckland Close 1
Dubmire Court 2
Avenue Vivian 4
Eastgate 1
Otterburn Crescent 4
Chester Street 5
Avon Crescent 2
Southburn Close 3
Stanhope Close 6
Dunelm Drive 4
Larch Avenue 9
Burn Park Road 5
Ferrand Drive 7
Church Street 2
Churston Close 5
Baker Street 12
Seaham Road 3
The Leas 3
Saunton Court 1
Sparkwell Close 2
Fowler Close 3
Derwent Street 2
Disraeli Street 1
Black Boy Road 1
Gladstone Street 4
The Folds 2
Greeve Mews 3
John Street 2
Dubmire Cottages 1
Britannia Terrace 2
Thornhill Street 3
Greenwood Avenue 6
Trinity Park 1
Dunscar 1
Brancepeth Avenue 1
Grange Avenue 1
Gertrude Street 2
Railway Street 4
A1052 3
Wear Street 2
Finchale Close 1
Dunraven Close 3
St Andrews 3
Dairy Lane 2
Harwood Drive 1
Lindisfarne Close 3
Fountains Crescent 2
Acacia Avenue 2
Brandon Close 2
Leyburn Close 1
Halliwell Street 1
Sherburn Grove 1
Wynyard Street 1
Balfour Street 1
Philadelphia Lane 1
Goodrich Close 1
The Granaries 1
Moors Close 1
Ravensworth Avenue 1
Morley Terrace 1
Stoneleigh Close 1
Whickham Close 2
Witton Grove 2
Moorsburn Drive 1

Most Crimes Reported from Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

List of All Postcodes in Houghton Ward

Showing 1 - 50 out of 349 active Postcodes in Houghton Ward

Postcode Latitude Longitude
DH4 4AB 54.843 -1.471
DH4 4AD 54.844 -1.471
DH4 4AF 54.844 -1.472
DH4 4AH 54.843 -1.469
DH4 4AJ 54.846 -1.472
DH4 4AL 54.843 -1.471
DH4 4AN 54.843 -1.470
DH4 4AP 54.844 -1.471
DH4 4AR 54.845 -1.472
DH4 4AZ 54.846 -1.470
DH4 4BB 54.842 -1.471
DH4 4BD 54.843 -1.470
DH4 4BF 54.854 -1.483
DH4 4BH 54.844 -1.471
DH4 4BJ 54.844 -1.470
DH4 4BN 54.843 -1.469
DH4 4BW 54.845 -1.469
DH4 4DE 54.854 -1.483
DH4 4DG 54.854 -1.482
DH4 4DH 54.841 -1.469
DH4 4DJ 54.841 -1.470
DH4 4DL 54.843 -1.469
DH4 4DN 54.842 -1.469
DH4 4DP 54.850 -1.477
DH4 4DR 54.850 -1.477
DH4 4DS 54.851 -1.477
DH4 4DT 54.851 -1.477
DH4 4DX 54.851 -1.478
DH4 4DY 54.851 -1.478
DH4 4DZ 54.853 -1.477
DH4 4EA 54.852 -1.477
DH4 4EB 54.852 -1.477
DH4 4EE 54.854 -1.477
DH4 4EF 54.855 -1.477
DH4 4EQ 54.854 -1.477
DH4 4FA 54.853 -1.482
DH4 4FB 54.853 -1.481
DH4 4GB 54.845 -1.472
DH4 4SG 54.855 -1.480
DH4 4SH 54.855 -1.477
DH4 4SJ 54.854 -1.478
DH4 4SL 54.855 -1.479
DH4 4SQ 54.855 -1.479
DH4 4UA 54.856 -1.480
DH4 4UB 54.857 -1.480
DH4 4UD 54.856 -1.481
DH4 4UE 54.857 -1.481
DH4 4UF 54.857 -1.482
DH4 4UH 54.856 -1.482
DH4 4WL 54.857 -1.485
   

FAQs about Houghton Ward

Crimes per 1000 people in Houghton ward is 119.

As per the crime report from Jan 2023 until Feb 2024, 119 crimes were reported in Houghton per 1000 population, which is considered very low in the UK. Also, the total number of crimes recorded during this period was 2567, which signifies that Houghton is the safest place to live in Sunderland district.

Most crimes in Houghton have occurred near Leyburn Grove, Wheler Street, etc. It's better to avoid these areas or maintain proper safety while planning your stay around these locations. Use our map to view the exact crime spot.

The top crimes reported in Houghton were violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, etc. View the crime chart for more details about the most reported crime types.

The best places to buy/rent houses in Houghton ward are Petrol Station, The Broadway, etc. In these areas, least crimes have been reported, thereby providing maximum safety. View the Houghton houses for sale statistics to find the property sales price in the ward.

There are 349 active postcodes in Houghton ward.

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