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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Shoplifting
32.75(+180%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.63(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.2(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(-4%)
Public order
9.98(+22%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 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
Terraced17£120,000
Semi-Detached23£120,000
Detached11£275,000

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

SR53SN

Clacton Road

SR53NF

Craigshaw Road

SR53HW

Ferryboat Lane

SR53NH

Chelmsford Square

SR53EX

The Broadway

SR53TJ

Castleford Road

SR53QD

Corfu Road

SR53RH

Ferryboat Lane

SR53SB

Cullercoats Road

SR53AQ

The Villas

SR53PT

Cranleigh Road

SR53ER

The Broadway

SR53LD

Canterbury Road

SR53EG

The Grove

SR53ES

Rydal Mount

SR53RB

Ferryboat Lane

SR53QW

Cheadle Road

SR53FQ

Cricklewood Road

SR53TH

Castleford Road

SR53DW

Castle View

SR53EP

Conyers Close

SR53PZ

Chiswick Square

SR53RY

Ferryboat Lane

SR53TE

Cramlington Square

SR53BP

Elizabeth Street

SR53RS

Ferryboat Lane

SR53PU

Cranleigh Road

SR53TQ

Crieff Square

SR53XF

Colima Avenue

SR53SZ

Cramlington Road

SR53AL

Castle View

SR53BX

West View

SR53NP

Cheadle Road

SR53PE

Defender Court

SR53FJ

Cheadle Road

SR53HR

Hylton Grange

SR53SF

Caspian Square

SR53SJ

Caspian Road

SR53RP

Cullercoats Square

SR53JJ

Riverbank Road

SR53EA

Castle View

SR53DH

Stansted Close

SR53JX

Haggerstone Drive

SR53QA

Chatham Road

SR53FB

Aydon Road

SR53RZ

Cullercoats Road

SR53RX

Sunrise Enterprise Park

SR53AU

East View

SR53SD

Colombo Road

SR53XG

Timber Beach Road

SR53QQ

Cheltenham Road

SR53HL

Ferryboat Lane

SR53PS

Coverley Road

SR53FD

Fairleigh Road

SR53PQ

Cranleigh Road

SR53DS

Castle View

SR53PX

Cheltenham Road

SR53BG

Oswald Terrace South

SR53LR

Clovelly Road

SR53JY

Lulsgate

SR53EB

Ernwill Avenue

SR53PW

Cranleigh Road

SR53EU

Gordon Avenue

SR53JL

Ferryboat Lane

SR53BH

Oswald Terrace West

SR53AH

Dene Road

SR53LA

Washington Road

SR53DN

Donington Close

SR53BE

Castellian Road

SR53AJ

Castle View

SR53SP

Cricklewood Road

SR53SA

Cullercoats Road

SR53PG

Cowdray Road

SR53LQ

Canterbury Road

SR53EN

Cranberry Road

SR53LE

Cotswold Road

SR53EF

Hylton Castle Road

SR53DL

Kirkwall Close

SR53LP

Clovelly Square

SR53FF

North Hylton Road

SR53XE

Colima Avenue

SR53DX

Cartwright Road

SR53QH

Cheltenham Road

SR53NX

Wessington Way

SR53SE

Caspian Road

SR53RD

Ferryboat Lane

SR53PB

Craigavon Road

SR53QR

Calthwaite Close

SR53TG

Campbell Square

SR53PN

Cranleigh Road

SR53BW

Sheppard Terrace

SR53BT

Joyce Terrace

SR53BD

Jennifer Avenue

SR53RG

Caithness Road

SR53AB

Sherbourne Road

SR53TP

Cramlington Road

SR53NU

Castellian Road

SR53QE

Swan Court

SR53RA

Washington Road

SR53PJ

Cranberry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.