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Houghton-Le-Spring
City in Sunderland, United Kingdom
Overview
Houghton-Le-Spring is a historic town in the Sunderland region, notable for its mining heritage, green parks, and warm local community. With easy access to Sunderland, Durham, and the coast, it's an ideal base to experience Northeast England's charm while enjoying a quieter, suburban pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Sunderland
Population
37,840
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.84°, -1.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,270
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
23.0°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
782 mm
Internet Speed
301 Mbps
Upload
182 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCL
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.
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