SR6 — SUNDERLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR6 is £237,956, which is 10% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR6 cost 17.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR6 have fallen 1.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£527,379	143
Semi-detached	£252,933	474
Terraced	£172,805	554
Flat	£150,581	187
All types	£237,956	1410

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR6

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

With 29.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SR6 has a crime rate well 63% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SR6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR6 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Marsden Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fulwell Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Seaburn Dene Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitburn Church of England 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 SR6 are 285.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

285.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR6 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

SR6 — SUNDERLAND

Area Summary

SR6 (SUNDERLAND) offers affordable property prices (£237,956, 17% below national average), low crime (63% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (285 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£218K

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£146K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR6?

The average house price in SR6 (SUNDERLAND) is £237,956, based on 1410 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.8% over the past year.

Is SR6 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR6 is significantly below the national average (29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR6?

There are 11 schools in or near SR6. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SR6?

Council tax in SR6 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 SR6?

The average broadband download speed in SR6 is 285 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in SR6 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.