| Council | Sunderland |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£151,955
£272,328
£81,282
£147,046
£109,128
Is Houghton-le-Spring a nice place to live?
Houghton-le-Spring is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Tyne and Wear.
How safe is Houghton-le-Spring?
Houghton-le-Spring has an average crime rate of 102.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Burn Promenade and Hillside Way, as reported by Northumbria Police.
What are the best schools in Houghton-le-Spring?
Houghton-le-Spring has 97 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Bexhill Academy, Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Springwell Village Primary School and Northern Saints Church of England Academy. Note: 7 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Houghton-le-Spring?
The majority of residents in Houghton-le-Spring identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).