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Houghton Ward Facts
Houghton is a ward in Sunderland, North East. The official ward code is E05001160, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Houghton |
| Ward Code | E05001160 |
| Council Area | Sunderland |
| County or Unitary Authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Houghton Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Houghton is from 2024. Price, J. was recorded as elected, representing Labour.
Price, J.
Labour
Price, J. was elected as councillor for Houghton with 1692 votes. Price, J. was elected as an incumbent in this election.
All Candidates Running in Houghton
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Houghton, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 6 candidates from 6 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, J. | Labour | 1692 | 61.42% | Male | Yes | Elected |
| Alexander, L. | Reform UK | 379 | 13.76% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Morrison, C. | Conservative | 249 | 9.04% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Thomas, D. | Independent | 236 | 8.57% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Kordbarlag, A. | Green | 106 | 3.85% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Boddy, S. | Liberal Democrats | 93 | 3.38% | Female | No | Not Elected |
Houghton Electorate Figures
Houghton had an electorate of 10,577 in 2024, with 0 ballots recorded and 26.05% turnout on the valid vote method.
Electorate
10577Ballots
Turnout
26.05Invalid Votes
Election Data Available
Election data is available for Houghton in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Houghton Election History
E05001160 has 5 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Houghton across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Price, J. | 1 | 26.05% | 10,577 | 2,755 |
| 2023 | Heron, J. | 1 | 26.2% | 10,373 | 2,704 |
| 2022 | Burrell M. | 1 | 29.3% | 10,120 | 2,951 |
| 2021 | Price J. | 1 | 30.1% | 10,008 | 2,996 |
| 2021 | Price J. | 1 | 30.1% | 10,008 | 2,996 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Houghton have changed across 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Houghton, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05001160.
2024 Party Performance
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Houghton in 2024, with 1,692 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Labour
1,692+67 vs 2023Reform UK
379+173 vs 2023Conservative
249-114 vs 2023Independent
236-33 vs 2023Green
106-7 vs 2023Liberal Democrats
93-35 vs 2023Other
0+0 vs 2023Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Houghton has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Houghton in?
Houghton is in the Sunderland council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Houghton in?
Houghton is in the Houghton and Sunderland South Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Houghton?
The official ward code for Houghton is E05001160.
Who won the latest election in Houghton?
Price, J. was recorded as elected councillor for Houghton in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Houghton?
Price, J., Alexander, L., Morrison, C., Thomas, D., Kordbarlag, A., Boddy, S. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Houghton.
What was turnout in Houghton?
0 ballots were cast in Houghton, with 26.05% valid-vote turnout in the latest available election result.
How did each party perform in Houghton?
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Houghton in 2024, with 1,692 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Houghton?
10,577 people were registered to vote in Houghton in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Houghton?
0 invalid votes were recorded in the latest available election result for Houghton.
