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About

Ryhope ward lies in the southern part of the City of Sunderland, bordering the North Sea coastline. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It functions as a distinct village community within the larger urban authority, maintaining its own local high street with essential shops and services.

The landscape is marked by the wooded denes leading to the coast and the historical Ryhope Pumping Station, a preserved Victorian engine house. Agricultural land and the former colliery site shape its western edges. The area provides direct access to several miles of coastal paths along limestone cliffs and rocky shores.

Area overview

On average Ryhope has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryhope is £43,714 per year. There are 5 schools in Ryhope: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ryhope is home to around 11,415 people, with a population density of about 2,036.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryhope Population
11,415
Population density
2,036.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.44(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.81(0%)
Public order
14.81(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.09(+6%)
Other theft
5.34(-11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,917
95.64%
Other White
105
0.92%
Chinese
47
0.41%
African
47
0.41%
Indian
46
0.4%
Total population: 11,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,353
25.43%
No qualifications
2,036
22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,697
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,376
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 9,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,592
32.05%
Owns outright
1,424
28.66%
Other social rented
776
15.62%
Social rents from council
540
10.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
538
10.83%
Total households: 4,968

Property prices in Ryhope

Based on 106 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
Detached29£267,500
Semi-Detached54£158,475
Terraced20£129,225

10 years median price trend in Ryhope

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

All postcodes in Ryhope

SR29NG

Leechmere Road

Data Sources

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