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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

SR20NY

Waterworks Road

SR20DZ

Langhurst

SR20JQ

Lindisfarne

SR20FX

Nutberry Close

SR20LG

Ellington Close

SR20JZ

Wraith Terrace

SR20JF

Esdale

SR20PG

Cranston Place

SR20LR

Dinsdale Street South

SR20TB

Orkney Drive

SR20LD

Aldbrough Close

SR20LS

Stockton Road

SR20QP

Station Road

SR20ET

Lynthorpe

SR20FE

Windbrook

SR20SD

Rye View

SR20RT

Shaftesbury Avenue

SR20YS

Lanivet Close

SR20AP

Shaftesbury Avenue

SR20HT

Williams Terrace

SR20EX

Lyngrove

SR20LP

Smith Street South

SR20RL

Dinsdale Cottages

SR20FS

Seabright Way

SR20GF

Lufton Close

SR20EN

Headlam

SR20QE

Feather Bed Lane

SR20DS

Hewitt Avenue

SR20HR

Burdon Lane

SR20NU

The Sanderlings

SR20JU

Smith Grove

SR20LJ

Kineton Way

SR20HZ

Ryhope

SR20AR

Western Hill

SR20JW

Murphy Grove

SR20YN

Polperro Close

SR20EA

Hollycarrside Road

SR20HF

St Pauls Terrace

SR20EU

Lynthorpe

SR20PS

Athol Gardens

SR20EL

Rockliffe

SR20NN

Cliffe Terrace

SR20NB

Waterworks Road

SR20PX

Robson Place

SR20TD

Westray Close

SR20DT

Langhurst

SR20JS

Blyton Avenue

SR20JY

Fee Terrace

SR20EY

Lynthorpe

SR20EB

Hollycarrside Road

SR20RQ

Burdon Lane

SR20LE

Hemlington Close

SR20QY

Ethel Avenue

SR20TH

Napoleon Close

SR20HS

Dwyer Crescent

SR20HU

Burdon Crescent

SR20FT

Sutton Close

SR20AG

Ryhope Street South

SR20NR

Seaham Road

SR20PR

John Street

SR20DJ

Attlee Grove

SR20SZ

Handley Way

SR20GE

Cedar Way

SR20NT

Athelstan Rigg

SR20FZ

Morello Close

SR20FP

Greenstem Way

SR20QR

Gordon Terrace

SR20DH

Leechmere Way

SR20QQ

Hedley Terrace

SR20QF

Arthur Avenue

SR20PB

Marina Terrace

SR20SH

Leechmere View

SR20EP

Linskell

SR20ES

Lynthorpe

SR20TA

Sandsay Close

SR20DF

Larkhill

SR20YW

Trevarren Drive

SR20SB

Rosslyn Avenue

SR20AB

Ryhope Street South

SR20HN

The Grove

SR20HL

Burdon Lane

SR20YZ

Trevarren Drive

SR20SJ

Queen Street

SR20LU

Yeldon Close

SR20GP

Winchester Road

SR20PD

Thomas Street South

SR20QX

South Farm

SR20DP

Hewitt Avenue

SR20NZ

Beechbrooke

SR20TL

Peterborough Way

SR20NS

Byony Toft

SR20JJ

Bevan Avenue

SR20SG

Hope View

SR20RY

Black Road

SR20JB

Wilkinson Terrace

SR20NH

Ivor Street

SR20FU

Sealand Close

SR20GN

Winchester Road

SR20FY

Kirkland Road

SR20FL

Ambrunes Close

Data Sources

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