Windsor Crescent is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH5 8DG is located in the Copt Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH5 8DD, DH5 8GZ, DH5 8DB, DH5 8GY, DH5 8BW, DH5 8DJ, DH5 8BN, DH5 8HF, DH5 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH5 8DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 55.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 44.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH5 8DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 49.5% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 29.9% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 22% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Crescent was 123.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% higher than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 305th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Windsor Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2007-03-19 | £75,665 |
| 7 Windsor Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2005-11-14 | £96,335 |
| 1 Windsor Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £12,500 | 1997-03-21 | £46,676 |
The percentage of student residents living in DH5 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School Hall Lane , DH5 8DA | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy Seaton Avenue , DH5 8EH | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Durham Road , DH5 8NF | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Academy Inspires Burnside Estate , DH4 5HB | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanquin Indian Restaurant | Vermillion Restaurant, 67 Newbottle Street | 758 yd | |
| Costa | Robbie Burns Hotel, Newbottle Street | 774 yd | |
| Grillerz | Miss Nancy's The Brasserie, 75 Newbottle Street | 789 yd | |
| Lovely Takeaway | Lovely Hot Meal Takeaway, 12 Dickens Street | 815 yd | |
| Copt Hill | Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Social Club | Hall Lane, Houghton-Le-Spring | 136 yd | |
| The Burn Inn | Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring | 429 yd | |
| Houghton Rugby Club | Dairy Lane, Houghton-le-Spring | 433 yd | |
| The Wild Boar | J D Wetherspoon The Wild Boar, Frederick Place | 526 yd | |
| The White Lion | The Licensee, White Lion | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Dial | 5 Imperial Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring | 427 yd | |
| Rivaaj | 98 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 472 yd | |
| Fabio's Express | 1 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 507 yd | |
| KJ BBQ House & Pizza | 3, Newbottle Street | 554 yd | |
| Mightybite | 17, Newbottle Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Market Town Store, Mautland Square | 636 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Food PLC, 15 Newbottle Street | 640 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 58,54,Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School HALL LANE | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Gillas Lane Primary School SEATON AVENUE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Durham Road Pitches BISHOPS WYND | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Kepier Academy KEPIER SCHOOL HOUSE KEPIER SCHOOL HOUSE DAIRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Usworth Park DAIRY LANE | tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Houghton Rufc DAIRY LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Houghton Sports Centre STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 898 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.