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Grangetown

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About

Grangetown is a residential area located in the south of Sunderland, near the River Wear. The area is primarily made up of terraced houses and semi-detached homes, with some local shops and amenities serving the community. It is close to the A19, providing easy access to Sunderland city centre and other parts of the region.

The area has several green spaces, including Grangetown Park, which offers recreational facilities for residents. Schools and community centers are scattered throughout, catering to families and local groups. Grangetown’s proximity to industrial and business zones, such as the nearby Port of Sunderland, provides employment opportunities for many residents. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being well-connected to urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Grangetown has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Grangetown is £36,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Grangetown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grangetown Population
6,172
Population density
2,736.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,772
93.53%
Other White
96
1.56%
African
52
0.84%
Indian
43
0.7%
Other
38
0.62%
Total population: 6,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
883
32.87%
Owns with a mortgage
763
28.41%
Other social rented
382
14.22%
Social rents from council
316
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
10.76%
Total households: 2,686

Property prices in Grangetown

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Grangetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £269,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grangetown 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 Grangetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£229,000
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached18£172,201
Terraced18£90,600

10 years median price trend in Grangetown

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

All postcodes in Grangetown

SR29NX

Ashbrooke Cross

SR29PG

Wroxham Court

SR29QH

Beverley Road

SR29SZ

Irene Avenue

SR29SP

Nunthorpe Avenue

SR29LE

Hereford Court

SR29NA

Ashbrooke Cross

SR29NE

Leechmere Road

SR29SS

Ayton Avenue

SR29SU

Grangetown

SR29TX

Carrmere Road

SR29JP

Halidon Square

SR29TL

Ouseburn Close

SR29RT

Alderley Close

SR29LF

Hereford Square

SR29LD

Hereford Court

SR29QU

Barbara Street

SR29RH

Hemming Street

SR29RL

Carnegie Street

SR29SG

Askrigg Avenue

SR29LG

Hardgate Road

SR29PA

Ashbrooke Cross

SR29QQ

Balmoral Terrace

SR29TS

Carrmere Road

SR29PQ

Victoria Avenue West

SR29TE

Carrmere Road

SR27UJ

Rainford Avenue

SR28PX

Commercial Road

SR29HY

Aylesford Mews

SR29JY

Hill View Road

SR29SY

Irene Avenue

SR29AE

Wellmere Road

SR27UT

Wadsley Square

SR29HU

Grangetown

SR29JE

Carrmere Road

SR29QX

Margaret Street

SR29SQ

Acklam Avenue

SR27UH

Rudyard Avenue

SR29PW

Grangemere Close

SR29QD

Woodstock Avenue

SR29SB

Margaret Street

SR29TJ

Ouseburn Close

Data Sources

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