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About

Monkwearmouth sits on the north bank of the River Wear. The area is historically defined by its shipbuilding and maritime industry, with former yards and industrial heritage along the waterfront. It is a residential district with terraced housing and local shopping streets serving the community.

The area is dominated by the Stadium of Light, home to Sunderland AFC, which stands on the site of the former Wearmouth Colliery. Monkwearmouth Station Museum, housed in a restored 1840s railway station, preserves this early transport link. The monastic cell of St. Peter's Church, founded in 674 AD, marks the original Saxon settlement from which Sunderland grew.

Area overview

On average Monkwearmouth has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Monkwearmouth is £39,037 per year. There are 3 schools in Monkwearmouth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Monkwearmouth is home to around 8,565 people, with a population density of about 4,721.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Monkwearmouth Population
8,565
Population density
4,721.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.1(0%)
Shoplifting
34.09(+181%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.64(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.96(+8%)
Public order
9.46(+8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,790
90.94%
Other White
191
2.23%
African
136
1.59%
Chinese
112
1.31%
Indian
68
0.79%
Total population: 8,566

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,196
29.51%
No qualifications
1,490
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,441

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,521
35.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,018
24.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
822
19.41%
Other social rented
502
11.85%
Social rents from council
209
4.93%
Total households: 4,236

Property prices in Monkwearmouth

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Monkwearmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,500 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Monkwearmouth 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 Monkwearmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£200,808
Flats16£93,050
Semi-Detached12£239,975
Terraced73£158,000

10 years median price trend in Monkwearmouth

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

All postcodes in Monkwearmouth

SR60DA

Shore Street

SR60HS

Roker Avenue

SR69LL

Ronald Square

SR69QR

Fulwell Road

SR60DD

Liberty Way

SR60EB

Whickham Street

SR60NF

Cooper Street

SR60RJ

Beacon Drive

SR69JS

South View

SR60AE

Roker Terrace

SR60DZ

Dock Street

SR60LU

Selina Place

SR51BT

Millennium Way

SR60DB

Monk Street

SR60QB

Mulgrave Drive

SR60QE

Hudleston Rise

SR60QF

Hardwick Rise

SR69SE

Edgeworth Crescent

SR69SJ

Roker Baths Road

SR69SZ

Ashdale Court

SR60AG

St Peters View

SR60EN

Victor Street

SR60HZ

Gladstone Street

SR51AH

North Bridge Street

SR60DN

Portobello Lane

SR60ES

Millum Terrace

SR60FG

Langeeford Place

SR60HB

Dock Street

SR60HW

Roker Avenue

SR60HX

Roker Avenue

SR60PH

South Cliff

SR60RE

Normanby Court

SR69JX

West View

SR69LN

Vivian Square

SR69QD

Redby Close

SR60DE

Howick Park

SR60HL

Roker Avenue

SR60PQ

Brunel Drive

SR69ND

Roker Terrace

SR60RN

Bromarsh Court

SR69JT

Alexander Terrace

SR60BB

Dundas Street

SR69RE

Osborne Street

SR69RP

Roxburgh Street

SR60BT

Shore Street

SR60EQ

Zetland Street

SR60QQ

Dundas Street

SR60RH

Liddell Court

SR69RT

Inverness Street

SR69TA

Roker Baths Road

SR60DY

St Peters Way

SR60FE

Harelaw Drive

SR69LD

Melrose Gardens

SR69RD

Duke Street North

SR60HR

Fulwell Road

SR60NG

Cooper Street

SR69JY

Lilac Grove

SR60RD

Hamilton Court

SR69TW

Promotion Close

SR51BG

Easington Street

SR60AJ

Lower Dundas Street

SR60LS

Brandling Street South

SR60NP

Givens Street

SR69LX

St Georges Terrace

SR60DX

Church Street North

SR60JY

Stansfield Street

SR69RU

Inverness Street

SR60EL

Akeld Mews

SR60JW

Cardwell Street

SR69DE

Leeds Street

SR69JH

Fulwell Road

SR69QE

Roker Baths Road

SR60PW

Brunel Drive

SR69LU

Park Parade

SR69TG

Glen Thorpe Avenue

SR51AP

North Bridge Street

SR60BS

Roker Avenue

SR60JG

Cardwell Street

SR60NH

Cardwell Street

SR60LA

Ripon Street

SR69LJ

Enid Avenue

SR60HT

Roker Avenue

SR60NJ

Horatio Street

SR69LH

Mansfield Crescent

SR60AY

Dundas Street

SR60DG

All Saints Court

SR60DT

Church Street North

SR60PG

Featherstone Villas

SR69TS

Clockstand Close

SR60HH

Kenton Grove

SR60JR

Cardwell Street

SR69SN

St Peter's

SR51BU

North Bridge Street Back

SR60JP

Cardwell Street

SR60NU

Harbour View

SR69PQ

Gillside Grove

SR69QF

Roker Baths Road

SR60AN

Bonner's Field

SR60AW

Barclay Street

SR60LL

Brandling Street

Data Sources

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