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About

North Hylton is a residential suburb situated on the north bank of the River Wear in western Sunderland. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with local amenities centred around a parade of shops and community facilities. Its riverside position provides views across the water towards the city centre and the Stadium of Light.

A notable landmark is the North Hylton Rocket, a distinctive stone obelisk erected in the 19th century as a navigation aid for ships. The area is bordered by the A1231, offering direct road links, and contains green spaces like Hylton Dene. The older, original village core contrasts with the more modern post-war housing developments that surround it.

Area overview

On average North Hylton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year. There are 5 schools in North Hylton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Hylton is home to around 8,213 people, with a population density of about 2,739.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Hylton Population
8,213
Population density
2,739.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.45(-4%)
Shoplifting
33.85(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(-1%)
Public order
11.2(+28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,941
96.69%
Other White
83
1.01%
African
32
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
26
0.32%
Total population: 8,213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,883
28.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,178
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,078
16.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,057
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
958
27.02%
Owns with a mortgage
849
23.94%
Other social rented
700
19.74%
Social rents from council
606
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
382
10.77%
Total households: 3,546

Property prices in North Hylton

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in North Hylton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Hylton 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 North Hylton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£250,000
Semi-Detached20£126,500
Terraced16£120,000

10 years median price trend in North Hylton

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

All postcodes in North Hylton

SR53BU

Ashwood Grove

SR53RP

Cullercoats Square

SR53BJ

Stanley Street

SR53SA

Cullercoats Road

SR53AJ

Castle View

SR53DW

Castle View

SR53LD

Canterbury Road

SR53SW

Clacton Road

SR53HT

Castletown Road

SR53JB

Washington Road

SR53SN

Clacton Road

SR53AQ

The Villas

SR53QD

Corfu Road

SR53SZ

Cramlington Road

SR53LA

Washington Road

SR53BP

Elizabeth Street

SR53HL

Ferryboat Lane

SR53QG

Cheltenham Square

SR53RQ

Ferryboat Lane

SR53XG

Timber Beach Road

SR53AL

Castle View

SR53DS

Castle View

SR53QW

Cheadle Road

SR53PB

Craigavon Road

SR53PR

Coverley Road

SR53QJ

Corinthian Square

SR53RR

Calais Road

SR53NB

Cockermouth Road

SR53NX

Wessington Way

SR53PZ

Chiswick Square

SR53RG

Caithness Road

SR53FG

Cranleigh Road

SR53LP

Clovelly Square

SR53PG

Cowdray Road

SR53AF

North View

SR53ES

Rydal Mount

SR53LY

Capetown Road

SR53DH

Stansted Close

SR53LG

Cotswold Road

SR53QA

Chatham Road

SR53NW

Cheadle Road

SR53AB

Sherbourne Road

SR53PT

Cranleigh Road

SR53SE

Caspian Road

SR53DD

Lansbury Way

SR53NH

Chelmsford Square

SR53SB

Cullercoats Road

SR53SD

Colombo Road

SR53TA

Cramlington Road

SR53TL

Cardigan Road

SR53XB

Colima Avenue

SR53TG

Campbell Square

SR53DG

Tollerton Drive

SR53DR

Castle View

SR53EX

The Broadway

SR53RY

Ferryboat Lane

SR53SX

Cricklewood Road

SR53DX

Cartwright Road

SR53QR

Calthwaite Close

SR53TE

Cramlington Square

SR53HR

Hylton Grange

SR53EB

Ernwill Avenue

SR53ER

The Broadway

SR53PX

Cheltenham Road

SR53RA

Washington Road

SR53RE

Caithness Road

SR53LU

Cockermouth Road

SR53AU

East View

SR53BQ

Ethel Terrace

SR53DJ

Shannon Close

SR53DU

The Briars

SR53EA

Castle View

SR53NP

Cheadle Road

SR53RX

Sunrise Enterprise Park

SR53SY

Cheam Road

SR53QF

Cheltenham Road

SR53LR

Clovelly Road

SR53NG

Craigshaw Square

SR53BS

Alder Street

SR53EH

St Margarets Avenue

SR53PA

Craigavon Road

SR53PS

Coverley Road

SR53XE

Colima Avenue

SR53FA

Calshot Road

SR53JD

Riverbank Road

SR53EF

Hylton Castle Road

SR53FD

Fairleigh Road

SR53AY

Dene Mews

SR53FE

Castle View

SR53TP

Cramlington Road

SR53BX

West View

SR53EW

Ernwill Avenue

SR53HB

Cairncross

SR53BG

Oswald Terrace South

SR53RB

Ferryboat Lane

SR53RD

Ferryboat Lane

SR53LX

Crimea Road

SR53PE

Defender Court

SR53QE

Swan Court

SR53RH

Ferryboat Lane

Data Sources

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