SR5 — SUNDERLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR5 is £217,650, which is 18% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR5 cost 24.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR5 have fallen 50.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£242,424	56
Semi-detached	£127,594	406
Terraced	£98,493	437
Flat	£54,573	60
All types	£217,650	1042

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR5

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

SR5 has a crime rate of 79.2 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hylton Red House Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Grange Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Southwick Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Willow Wood Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Castletown Primary School	Primary	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 SR5 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR5 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

SR5 — SUNDERLAND

Area Summary

SR5 (SUNDERLAND) offers affordable property prices (£217,650, 24% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR5?

The average house price in SR5 (SUNDERLAND) is £217,650, based on 1042 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 50.2% over the past year.

Is SR5 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR5 is close to the national average at 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR5?

There are 17 schools in or near SR5. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SR5?

Council tax in SR5 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 SR5?

The average broadband download speed in SR5 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in SR5 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.