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About

Ryhope is a coastal area in southeastern Sunderland, defined by its residential streets and proximity to the North Sea. The landscape slopes gently from the inland housing towards limestone cliffs and a small beach. Its structure is primarily a series of terraced and semi-detached homes, with local shops concentrated along the main roads.

The area is marked by the prominent Ryhope Engines Museum, a restored Victorian water pumping station with its distinctive twin chimney stacks. This historic site sits near the wooded denes that characterise the coastline. The surrounding grassland and paths lead to the shore, where the sea wall and a defensive gun emplacement reflect its history.

Area overview

On average Ryhope has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryhope is £43,920 per year. There are 4 schools in Ryhope: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryhope is home to around 9,496 people, with a population density of about 2,235.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryhope Population
9,496
Population density
2,235.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.55(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.53(-15%)
Public order
13.8(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.43(-9%)
Other theft
4(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,073
95.54%
Other White
97
1.02%
Chinese
45
0.47%
Indian
43
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.36%
Total population: 9,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,929
25.4%
No qualifications
1,682
22.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,411
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,314
32.36%
Owns outright
1,052
25.9%
Other social rented
689
16.97%
Social rents from council
490
12.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
437
10.76%
Total households: 4,061

Property prices in Ryhope

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Ryhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £472,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ryhope 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 Ryhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£60,000
Terraced17£129,950
Semi-Detached44£156,000
Detached28£268,725

10 years median price trend in Ryhope

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

All postcodes in Ryhope

SR20JE

Esdale

SR20RN

Ryhope Street South

SR20EE

Rosebank Close

SR20FJ

Burcombe Close

SR20JT

Blyton Avenue

SR20SE

Rye View

SR20DQ

Leechmere Way

SR20PJ

Sea View

SR20YX

Stratton Close

SR20LT

Hopton Drive

SR20ER

Lynden Road

SR20QS

Grey Terrace

SR20DW

Poplar Grove

SR20AA

Western Hill

SR20BZ

Burleigh Close

SR20TS

Lancaster Close

SR20RJ

Huntley Terrace

SR20LW

Waterworks Road

SR20JR

Stewart Avenue

SR20NF

Stockton Road

SR20PT

Charles Street

SR20TN

Southwell Close

SR20LA

Trotter Terrace

SR20DL

Ralph Avenue

SR20HD

Coronation Avenue

SR20TP

Eggleston Road

SR20PE

North View

SR20NW

Cliff Road

SR20HH

Ryhope Street North

SR20HY

Ryhope

SR20SF

Ridley Avenue

SR20BF

Belton Close

SR20JH

Bevan Avenue

SR20PL

Sea View

SR20TR

Ampleforth Crescent

SR20PH

Moir Terrace

SR20TG

Gairsay Close

SR20GW

Sea View

SR20BY

Bowood Close

SR20EJ

Eaglescliffe

SR20JL

Stafford Grove

SR20SU

Ethel Avenue

SR20RE

Colin Terrace

SR20DA

Dyrham Close

SR20TE

Orkney Drive

SR20AN

Bankside Close

SR20SA

Rosslyn Avenue

SR20PP

Regent Road

SR20PZ

Goundry Avenue

SR20HP

Burdon Lane

SR20YU

Callington Drive

SR20LL

Smith Street South

SR20HJ

Snowdon Terrace

SR20FR

Merton Close

SR20RX

Black Road

SR20JN

Bevan Avenue

SR20LQ

Stillington Close

SR20DD

Kedleston Close

SR20EZ

Lynden Road

SR20EG

Mandleston Close

SR20RW

Ryhope Street South

SR20DU

Marine Drive

SR20FQ

Hartland Close

SR20RF

Thomas Street

SR20NQ

The Village

SR20PA

Floralia Avenue

SR20PY

Scotland Street

SR20FH

Cherry Brooks Way

SR20DE

Fenside Road

SR20HE

St Pauls Terrace

SR20ND

Waterworks Road

SR20GB

Ryhope Road

SR20NE

Stockton Road

SR20FD

Wilshire Close

SR20DR

Hewitt Avenue

SR20PQ

Robson Place

SR20AT

Brick Row

SR20HB

Evelyn Terrace

SR20SY

Burdon Lane

SR20JD

Cherribank

SR20NX

Cavel Burrs

SR20QD

Mariville West

SR20JX

Wraith Terrace

SR20FA

Woodham Drive

SR20LF

Greenhow Close

SR20RS

Nelson Street

SR20AH

Ryhope Road

SR20DX

Edgmond Court

SR20NJ

Ryhope

SR20LH

Fulbroke Close

SR20RG

Smith Street

SR20ED

Hollycarrside Road

SR20PU

Arthur Street

SR20PF

The Village

SR20QB

Mariville East

SR20DN

Lilian Avenue

SR20RB

Shawdon Close

SR20EQ

Garesfield

SR20HG

Ryhope Street South

SR20GX

Rochester Way

Data Sources

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