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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

SR53NN

Cheadle Road

SR53JZ

Welwyn Close

SR53RF

Caithness Square

SR53DU

The Briars

SR53BU

Ashwood Grove

SR53ND

Conway Road

SR53TA

Cramlington Road

SR53NE

Conway Square

SR53AG

Dene Park

SR53DA

Fawcett Terrace

SR53TB

Cramlington Road

SR53PF

Cranberry Road

SR53JN

Ferryboat Lane

SR53BS

Alder Street

SR53BF

Elizabeth Street

SR53NJ

Chelmsford Road

SR53LG

Cotswold Road

SR53PR

Coverley Road

SR53RL

Ferryboat Lane

SR53BJ

Stanley Street

SR53NA

Capetown Road

SR53QB

Chiswick Road

SR53FG

Cranleigh Road

SR53RR

Calais Road

SR53HA

Almond Drive

SR53AA

Bodiam Road

SR53NG

Craigshaw Square

SR53DR

Castle View

SR53DJ

Shannon Close

SR53QJ

Corinthian Square

SR53RQ

Ferryboat Lane

SR53DT

The Briars

SR53RE

Caithness Road

SR53ED

Hylton Castle Road

SR53DB

Brabant Gardens

SR53LY

Capetown Road

SR53PY

Chiswick Road

SR53SX

Cricklewood Road

SR53PA

Craigavon Road

SR53EQ

Grange Road

SR53XB

Colima Avenue

SR53SY

Cheam Road

SR53DF

Parkhouse Avenue

SR53DP

Nye Dene

SR53BN

Sheppard Terrace

SR53LU

Cockermouth Road

SR53DE

Riverdale

SR53XJ

St Catherines Court

SR53TL

Cardigan Road

SR53QF

Cheltenham Road

SR53FR

Castellian Road

SR53LX

Crimea Road

SR53EL

Grange Road

SR53DZ

Maydown Close

SR53EW

Ernwill Avenue

SR53TD

Cardiff Square

SR53EY

Laburnum Grove

SR53EZ

Laburnum Grove

SR53LJ

Washington Road

SR53BQ

Ethel Terrace

SR53DG

Tollerton Drive

SR53ET

Rydal Mount

SR53FA

Calshot Road

SR53NW

Cheadle Road

SR53EH

St Margarets Avenue

SR53SL

Caspian Road

SR53JD

Riverbank Road

SR53NB

Cockermouth Road

SR54RG

Baltimore Avenue

SR53NQ

Chelmsford Road

SR53DD

Lansbury Way

SR53PP

Coleridge Road

SR53LZ

Capetown Square

SR53SR

Crosthwaite Grove

SR53QG

Cheltenham Square

SR53RW

Ferryboat Lane

SR53JB

Washington Road

SR53AR

Bodiam Road

SR53QN

Cook Square

SR53HB

Cairncross

SR53AY

Dene Mews

SR53SW

Clacton Road

SR53AF

North View

SR53DQ

Tollerton Drive

SR53TF

Campbell Road

SR53PH

Cranberry Square

SR53HT

Castletown Road

SR53FE

Castle View

SR53EJ

Lavender Grove

SR53DY

Macmerry Close

Data Sources

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