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SR6

SUNDERLAND

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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SR6 covers SUNDERLAND in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £237,956
1yr change ▼ 1.8%
Crime 63% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£237,956

▼ 1.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% below national avg

Crime Rate

29.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

63% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

285 Mbps

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.

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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

£229K £233K £237K £240K £244K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

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 SR6 are 285.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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285.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SR6 SUNDERLAND

What is the average house price in SR6 SUNDERLAND?
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 SUNDERLAND 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 is the population of SR6 SUNDERLAND?
The population of SR6 (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 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 are schools like in SR6 SUNDERLAND?
There are 11 schools in or near SR6. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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