Houghton and Sunderland South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This constituency spans southern Sunderland—including Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, and inner-city fringes—where urban districts meet former mining landscapes. Road access via the A1231 and A690 leads into Sunderland and Durham, while Metro and rail links help residents commute easily. Local parks, river valleys, and redeveloped industrial sites shape its suburban identity.
Wards in Houghton and Sunderland South
Houghton and Sunderland South is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Copt Hill
- Doxford
- Hetton
- Houghton
- Sandhill
- Shiney Row
- Silksworth
- St Anne's
- St Chad's
Houghton and Sunderland South is a constituency that covers these wards in Sunderland.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,506 | 20.20% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,679 | 6.58% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,067 | 12.87% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,101 | 17.83% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,700 | 21.38% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,446 | 21.13% | 554,069 | 20.65% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 96,675 | 96.25% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 877 | 0.87% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| African | 358 | 0.36% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 351 | 0.35% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 287 | 0.29% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 258 | 0.26% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 252 | 0.25% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 217 | 0.22% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 180 | 0.18% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Chinese | 175 | 0.17% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 164 | 0.16% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 164 | 0.16% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 147 | 0.15% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 96 | 0.10% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 72 | 0.07% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 59 | 0.06% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 54 | 0.05% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 36 | 0.04% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 23 | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.17% |