SR2 — SUNDERLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR2 is £150,825, which is 43% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR2 cost 47.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR2 have risen 0.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£288,527	230
Semi-detached	£168,245	457
Terraced	£117,096	714
Flat	£91,019	280
All types	£150,825	1755

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 57.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SR2 has a crime rate well 29% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SR2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR2 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Grangetown Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ryhope Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Argyle House School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SR2 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR2 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SR2 — SUNDERLAND

Area Summary

SR2 (SUNDERLAND) offers affordable property prices (£150,825, 47% below national average), low crime (29% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SR1

SUNDERLAND

£190K

▲ 39.8% YoY

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£189K

▼ 6.2% YoY

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£139K

▲ 34.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR2?

The average house price in SR2 (SUNDERLAND) is £150,825, based on 1755 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.

Is SR2 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR2 is significantly below the national average (57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR2?

There are 19 schools in or near SR2. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SR2?

Council tax in SR2 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SR2?

The average broadband download speed in SR2 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in SR2 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.