Property market | £152,050 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Newcastle (17.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 65.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 94.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 5.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 488 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 57 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Houghton and Sunderland South level) | |
Community | Median age is 42.2 | Population of 9,870 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Crime | 6.0 burglaries per 1k people (Sunderland) | |
Commute (approx) | - York (84 mins) | |
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£152,050 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Newcastle (17.2 miles) | |
65.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 42.2 | 9,870 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Ranked 488 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 57 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Houghton and Sunderland South level) | |
6.0 burglaries per 1k people (Sunderland) | |
- York (84 mins) | |
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Doxford has one main store nearby, Aldi Doxford Park Sunderland. Doxford has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Doxford has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £282,256, which is up 7.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £152,050 (up 3.4% on last year) , a terraced house £118,869 (up 2.1% on last year) and a flat £86,683. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £499 per month. Property prices in Doxford are slightly lower than the average property prices across Tyne & Wear and are much lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Doxford, prices have risen slightly slower than the annual average price change seen across the Tyne & Wear region.
Property data is based on Sunderland level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Doxford, or click here to browse the longer list of Doxford property transactions from 2023.
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Doxford has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Farringdon Community Academy (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Allendale Road, Sunderland. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Mill Hill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Thorney Close Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Portland Academy | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
Farringdon Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Hill View Infant Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (1/26/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
Thorney Close Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/8/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
Portland Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
Farringdon Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/2/2022) | 10 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland |
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/25/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/24/2022) | 27 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland |
Mill Hill Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
New Silksworth Academy Infant Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/12/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
New Silksworth Academy Junior Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/19/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland | |
Hill View Infant Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2022) | 93 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland |
Farringdon Community Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (4/4/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Sunderland |
School | Type |
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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/26/2012) |
Thorney Close Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/8/2013) |
Portland Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2019) |
Farringdon Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/2/2022) 10 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/25/2016) |
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/24/2022) 27 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Mill Hill Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2014) |
New Silksworth Academy Infant Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/12/2019) |
New Silksworth Academy Junior Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/19/2019) |
Hill View Infant Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2022) 93 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Farringdon Community Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (4/4/2019) |
Station | Distance from Doxford | Commute options |
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Seaham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- York (84 mins - Grand Central) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 114 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 140 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Sunderland A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- York (92 mins - Grand Central) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 121 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
University (Sunderland) | 4 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Grand Central) View details |
South Hylton | 5 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Grand Central) View details |
East Boldon | 8 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Fellgate | 10 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Grand Central) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Sunderland) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Sunderland residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 94.6% | 81.7% |
Asian | 3.0% | 9.3% |
Black | 1.0% | 4.0% |
Mixed | 0.9% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Houghton and Sunderland South consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.6% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 7.3% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 7.8% | 488 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 14.7% | |
Routine occupations | 14.8% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 12.7% | 57 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Tyne & Wear is fast (74mbps). Doxford is slower than this, with average download speeds of 65.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Houghton and Sunderland South level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 65.1 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Sunderland level:
Type | Sunderland | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 104 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 6 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 12 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 39 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Doxford.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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North East | Brier Dene Burn, Castle Eden Burn | Coastal rivers within Tyneside and Wearside from Brier Dene to Castle Eden Burn |
North East | River Wear, Moors Burn, Smallhope Burn | Lower River Wear from Escomb to Sunderland including the Rivers Browney, Cong Burn and Lumley Park Burn |
North East | North Sea | North Sea from St Mary's Lighthouse to Crimdon Park, North Hartlepool |
North East | River Wear | Wear estuary from Lamb Bridge at Chester-le-street to the North Sea coast |
North East | River Derwent, River Team, River Don | Rivers Derwent, Team, Don, their tributaries and south bank tributaries of the Tyne estuary |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Doxford, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £152,050 Detached: £282,256 | 104 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 7.8% residents in higher managerial positions 12.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 | 11.7% residents in higher managerial positions 9.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 | 14.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Doxford, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £152,050 Detached: £282,256 | 104 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 |
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 |
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