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SR5

SUNDERLAND

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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SR5 encompasses SUNDERLAND and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £217,650
1yr change ▼ 50.2%
Crime 3% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£217,650

▼ 50.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

79.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

3% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

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.

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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

£151K £194K £237K £280K £322K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

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.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SR5 SUNDERLAND

What is the average house price in SR5 SUNDERLAND?
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 SUNDERLAND 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 is the population of SR5 SUNDERLAND?
The population of SR5 (SUNDERLAND) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SR5 SUNDERLAND?
There are 17 schools in or near SR5. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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