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About

Castle ward is located in the city centre of Sunderland, covering key areas like the Stadium of Light and the Wearmouth Bridge. It includes residential neighborhoods, commercial spaces, and cultural landmarks, making it a mix of housing, business, and leisure. The ward is bordered by the River Wear, providing a natural boundary and scenic views.

The area is known for its football heritage, with the Stadium of Light serving as a major attraction. Public transport links, including bus and metro services, connect Castle ward to other parts of Sunderland. Green spaces like Mowbray Park offer recreational spots, while the University of Sunderland adds an educational presence. The ward combines urban development with historical elements, such as the remains of Sunderland Castle.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £30,591 per year. There are 7 schools in Castle: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
10,786
Population density
3,096.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,415
96.59%
Other White
118
1.09%
African
46
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
30
0.28%
Total population: 10,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,160
24.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,097
23.21%
Other social rented
1,036
21.92%
Social rents from council
818
17.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
538
11.38%
Total households: 4,726

Property prices in Castle

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,950 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£246,000
Flats1£24,950
Semi-Detached28£128,000
Terraced21£112,500

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

SR54RB

Town End Farm

SR53AJ

Castle View

SR53BJ

Stanley Street

SR53DW

Castle View

SR53SA

Colombo Road

SR53LD

Canterbury Road

SR53SW

Clacton Road

SR54HE

Bayswater Avenue

SR54NN

Birrell Square

SR54PR

Blackwood Road

SR53AQ

North View

SR53HT

Castletown Road

SR53JB

Castletown Road

SR53LW

Clovelly Road

SR53QD

Chiswick Road

SR53SN

Clacton Road

SR53SZ

Cheam Road

SR54DR

Baxter Road

SR54LN

Baxter Road

SR54QL

Boston Street

SR53BP

Elizabeth Street

SR53HL

Ferryboat Lane

SR53LA

Washington Road

SR53QG

Cheltenham Square

SR53RQ

Campbell Square

SR53XG

Castletown Road

SR53AL

Castle View

SR53DS

Castle View

SR53PB

Cowdray Road

SR53PR

Coverley Road

SR53QW

Cheadle Road

SR54QQ

Beeston Avenue

SR53FG

Coverley Road

SR53LP

Clovelly Square

SR53NB

Cockermouth Road

SR53PG

Cowdray Road

SR53QJ

Corinthian Square

SR53RR

Calais Road

SR54EP

Bedale Crescent

SR54LP

Baxter Road

SR54LZ

Baxter Road

SR54NB

Town End Farm

SR53NX

Wessington Way

SR53AF

North View

SR53ES

Rydal Mount

SR53LY

Capetown Road

SR53PZ

Chiswick Road

SR53RG

Caithness Road

SR54DW

Baxter Road

SR54ET

Baker Street

SR54HA

Baird Street

SR54HB

Baker Street

SR54PJ

Bexhill Road

SR54QY

Baltimore Avenue

SR53AB

Bodiam Road

SR53DH

Stanstead Close

SR53LG

Cotswold Road

SR53NW

Chatham Road

SR53PT

Canterbury Road

SR53QA

Chatham Road

SR53SE

Caspian Road

SR54PL

Batley Street

SR54PY

Barnham Close

SR54QH

Bexhill Road

SR54QS

Boston Crescent

SR53SD

Colombo Road

SR53SB

Cullercoats Road

SR53DD

Lansbury Way

SR53NH

Chelmsford Square

SR53TA

Castleford Road

SR53TL

Cardigan Road

SR53XB

Colima Avenue

SR53RY

Ferryboat Lane

SR53DG

Macmerry Close

SR53DR

Castle View

SR53DX

Cartwright Road

SR53EX

Almond Drive

SR53QR

Calthwaite Close

SR53SX

Cricklewood Road

SR53TE

Cramlington Square

SR53TG

Campbell Square

SR54PP

Batley Street

SR53EB

Ernwill Avenue

SR53ER

Grange Road

SR53HR

Ferryboat Lane

SR53LU

Cockermouth Road

SR53PX

Cheltenham Road

SR53RE

Caithness Road

SR53RA

Washington Road

SR54QX

Baltimore Avenue

SR53AU

Aydon Road

SR53BQ

Bodiam Road

SR53DJ

Shannon Close

SR53DU

The Briars

SR53EA

Castle View

SR53NP

Chatham Road

SR53RX

Ferryboat Lane

SR53SY

Cheam Road

SR54NR

Barnham Close

SR54QD

Belgrade Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.