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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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 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
Detached9£250,000
Flats2£42,475
Semi-Detached29£125,000
Terraced23£115,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

SR53EL

Grange Road

SR53LZ

Capetown Square

SR53ND

Conway Road

SR53PF

Cowdray Road

SR53SL

Caspian Road

SR54NP

Barrow Street

SR54NQ

Birrell Street

SR54NU

Borodin Avenue

SR54QE

Belgrade Crescent

SR54RA

Town End Farm

SR53DP

Nye Dene

SR53NU

Castellian Road

SR53PW

Cranleigh Road

SR53QN

Cook Square

SR53TD

Cardiff Square

SR54HD

Baker Square

SR54NH

Bergen Street

SR53DA

Grange Road

SR53DZ

Maydown Close

SR53EY

Laburnum Grove

SR53LB

Washington Road

SR53LE

Cotswold Road

SR53TJ

Cardigan Road

SR54RE

Town End Farm

SR54NA

Baxter Road

SR54QW

Town End Farm

SR54RH

Baltimore Square

SR53FR

Castellian Road

SR53LN

Town End Farm

SR53BD

Jennifer Avenue

SR53BU

Ashwood Grove

SR53DT

The Briars

SR53EJ

Lavender Grove

SR53EZ

Laburnum Grove

SR53FF

North Hylton Road

SR53NA

Capetown Road

SR53PN

Cranleigh Road

SR53RS

Ferryboat Lane

SR53TQ

Crieff Square

SR54EZ

Baker Street

SR54PW

Blackwood Road

SR53AH

Castletown Road

SR53BE

Castellian Road

SR53DF

Parkhouse Avenue

SR53DL

Kirkwall Close

SR53ET

Gordon Avenue

SR54QU

Baltimore Avenue

SR53JY

Lulsgate

SR53LJ

Blackwood Road

SR53LL

Washington Road

SR53PH

Cranberry Square

SR53QH

Cheltenham Road

SR54EU

Brentford Avenue

SR53HW

Ferryboat Lane

SR53LS

Clovelly Road

SR53PJ

Cranberry Road

SR53RP

North Hylton

SR53SF

Caspian Square

SR53SP

Cramlington Road

SR54QF

Bexhill Road

SR53DN

Donington Close

SR53AG

Dene Park

SR53JJ

Castletown Road

SR53JX

Haggerstone Drive

SR53LQ

Canterbury Road

SR53PY

Chiswick Road

SR53TF

Campbell Road

SR54EY

Bootle Street

SR54NF

Birrell Street

SR53ED

Hylton Castle Road

SR53JZ

Welwyn Close

SR53LT

Clovelly Road

SR53TH

Castleford Road

SR53XJ

Castletown Road

SR54LH

Baxter Road

SR54QZ

Barking Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.