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About

Hendon is located south of Sunderland's city centre, bordering the River Wear to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments closer to the waterfront. Its industrial past is visible in remaining structures and the layout of its streets.

The ward includes the southern bank of the Wear where the old Hendon Dock was situated, a key shipbuilding site. Today, this area forms part of the wider Port of Sunderland. Green space is provided by the expansive Backhouse Park, with its ornamental gardens and pond, a focal point for the community.

Area overview

On average Hendon has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hendon is £34,158 per year. There are 3 schools in Hendon: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hendon is home to around 11,458 people, with a population density of about 2,983.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hendon Population
11,458
Population density
2,983.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.05(+254%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.11(+185%)
Shoplifting
41.19(+239%)
Public order
33.08(+277%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.98(+159%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,960
78.22%
Other White
653
5.7%
Bangladeshi
635
5.54%
African
315
2.75%
Indian
153
1.34%
Total population: 11,455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,581
26.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,426
25.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,557
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,255
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
989
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 9,588

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,615
29.84%
Other social rented
1,304
24.09%
Owns outright
936
17.29%
Owns with a mortgage
742
13.71%
Social rents from council
672
12.42%
Total households: 5,412

Property prices in Hendon

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £58,000 in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £326,010.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hendon 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 Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats29£56,000
Semi-Detached5£114,000
Terraced52£57,500

10 years median price trend in Hendon

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

All postcodes in Hendon

SR11PL

Borough Road

SR12DL

Rickaby Street

SR12LZ

Hendon Street

SR12NF

Hendon Street

SR12QR

Salisbury Street

SR28BP

Hendon Valley Road

SR28PB

Robinson Terrace

SR28QL

Cairo Street

SR28RX

Stratford Avenue

SR11HZ

John Street

SR11NW

Frederick Street

SR12HZ

Hendon Close

SR27SZ

Ryhope Road

SR28AD

Suffolk Street

SR28PF

Corporation Road

SR12EF

Hendon

SR12HA

Hendon Road

SR12HL

Hendon

SR28DX

Coxon Street

SR28QQ

Tel El Kebir Road

SR28RD

Villette Road

SR28SD

Hunter Terrace

SR28SH

Hastings Terrace

SR12PA

Barrack Street

SR12PF

Minorca Close

SR28HR

Park Road

SR11JY

Hendon

SR11PP

Burdon Road

SR12JR

Low Street

SR12NX

Avon Street

SR12RD

Murton Street

SR28HZ

The Oaks West

SR28JP

Gray Road

SR28QE

St Leonard Street

SR28RP

Villette Road

SR12DX

Mariner Square

SR28BU

Ward Street

SR29QR

Ryhope Street

SR12AX

High Street East

SR12JN

Adelaide Close

SR12LS

Besford Grove

SR28AT

Langham Gate

SR28AW

Burlington Close

SR11AE

Borough Road

SR11BA

West Sunniside

SR11XH

West Wear Street

SR12DH

St Johns

SR28EE

Park Place East

SR28PR

Canon Cockin Street

SR28PY

Commercial Road

SR28QR

Commercial Road

SR28RG

Marion Street

SR11NL

Frederick Street

SR11UF

High Street West

SR12QF

Toward Road

SR28EN

Mowbray Road

SR29QG

Balmoral Terrace

SR11ER

Villiers Street

SR12HD

North Durham Street

SR12HT

Queen Street East

SR28JL

Capulet Terrace

SR28SB

Hunter Terrace

SR29QL

Markham Street

SR29RS

Ryhope Road

SR11XS

Panns Bank

SR12PD

Lawrence Street

SR28BT

Athol Park

SR28PQ

Fuller Road

SR29QH

Beverley Road

SR11JG

John Street

SR11LB

Foyle Street

SR11QD

St Thomas Street

SR12BE

Adelaide Place

SR12JY

Moor Terrace

SR12NS

Extension Road

SR12QB

Tatham Street

SR28BW

Gray Road

SR28JG

Toward Road

SR28PN

Tel El Kebir Road

SR28RT

China Street

SR28SJ

Hastings Street

SR11HT

John Street

SR12QH

Tatham Street

SR12RH

High Street East

SR27EN

Cedars Court

SR28RA

Villette Road

SR12JF

Lilburne Close

SR28AL

Vane Terrace

SR28AN

Amberley Street South

SR28LQ

Athol Road

SR28RL

Villette Road

SR11HA

Villiers Street

SR11NA

Frederick Street

SR11XD

West Wear Street

SR12DU

Warren Square

SR12QT

Laura Street

SR12RP

Northcote Avenue

SR27EL

Hendon

SR28DH

Commercial Road

SR28QB

St Leonard Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.