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Is Houghton-le-Spring a good place to live?

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In Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 5), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £177,484 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (118 of 3,665) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £36,891 (45 sales)1996: £41,616 (43 sales)1997: £40,837 (59 sales)1998: £43,276 (55 sales)1999: £43,162 (80 sales)2000: £46,572 (62 sales)2001: £43,523 (81 sales)2002: £82,847 (183 sales)2003: £104,512 (132 sales)2004: £106,470 (125 sales)2005: £120,082 (95 sales)2006: £127,557 (129 sales)2007: £133,258 (133 sales)2008: £121,598 (81 sales)2009: £115,441 (46 sales)2010: £113,790 (47 sales)2011: £104,222 (56 sales)2012: £99,206 (53 sales)2013: £109,815 (77 sales)2014: £134,155 (107 sales)2015: £130,828 (100 sales)2016: £114,573 (87 sales)2017: £133,555 (118 sales)2018: £126,992 (123 sales)2019: £125,626 (106 sales)2020: £155,317 (89 sales)2021: £144,750 (114 sales)2022: £194,155 (108 sales)2023: £130,708 (89 sales)2024: £177,484 (101 sales)2025: £127,973 (81 sales)2026: £143,235 (21 sales) 2026: £143,235 (21 sales) — part year so far £194,155 £36,891 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH4 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 54 crimesJun 24: 46 crimesJul 24: 71 crimesAug 24: 53 crimesSep 24: 52 crimesOct 24: 43 crimesNov 24: 53 crimesDec 24: 37 crimesJan 25: 43 crimesFeb 25: 29 crimesMar 25: 46 crimesApr 25: 37 crimesMay 25: 38 crimesJun 25: 45 crimesJul 25: 35 crimesAug 25: 39 crimesSep 25: 36 crimesOct 25: 30 crimesNov 25: 41 crimesDec 25: 43 crimesJan 26: 11 crimesMar 26: 22 crimesApr 26: 36 crimes Apr 26: 36 crimes 71 11 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DH4 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 41/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
30%
Households with children
29%
Households
5,602

Owned 67% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH4 5.

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Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5: frequently asked questions

Is Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 a good place to live?

In Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 5), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £177,484 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5?

Recorded crime in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 runs at 209.3 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 safe?

Crime in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 runs at 209.3 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5?

Homes in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 sell for around £177,484 on average, based on 101 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (118 of 3,665) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5?

There are 2 schools in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 a deprived area?

Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).