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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

SR20SQ

Ocean View

SR20GY

Ryhope

SR20EH

Burdon Lane

SR20HX

Hylton Terrace

SR20EF

Cherrytree Square

SR20DB

Highclere Drive

SR20AQ

Shaftesbury Avenue

SR20NG

Viewforth Road

SR20QU

Kilburn Close

SR20FG

Adriana Close

SR20ST

Ethel Avenue

SR20TF

Ronaldsay Close

SR20QT

Grey Terrace

SR20TQ

Stronsay Close

SR20QZ

Ethel Avenue

SR20FW

Lambert Road

SR20YR

Burlawn Close

SR20AU

Cheviot Lane

SR20QG

Ethel Avenue

SR20RZ

Roselea Avenue

SR20JA

Ryhope

SR20JP

Blyton Avenue

SR20LB

Markington Drive

SR20PW

Sea View

SR20LZ

Waterworks Road

SR20RP

Ryhope Street South

SR20FB

Woodham Drive

SR20RD

Halifax Place

SR20YP

Padstow Close

SR20FN

Bradbourne Close

SR20DY

Edgmond Court

SR20HW

Earsdon Terrace

SR20EW

Leatham

SR20NL

Cliffe View

SR20RH

Dinsdale Street

SR20HA

Lynden Road

SR20DG

Lansdowne

SR20YY

Ladock Close

SR20HQ

Burdon Lane

SR20YT

Penhale Drive

SR20JG

Cherribank

Data Sources

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