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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 average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryhope is £43,716 per year. The median sale price in Ryhope is £166,250 (around £179 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £128,000 and £225,000. There are 5 schools in Ryhope: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
24.2%
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

Median price: £166,250
Price per sq ft: £179
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £225K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £166,250 (about £179 per square foot) in Ryhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£275,000£218
Semi-Detached61£160,000£176
Terraced36£131,750£147
Flats4£63,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,950£50,000£121,250£81,000
2017£204,950£75,000£130,000£85,000
2018£207,500£79,000£128,250£82,750
2019£235,748£74,000£140,000£104,995
2020£275,000£56,250£136,475£105,000
2021£298,498£65,000£145,000£98,000
2022£299,995£84,000£142,500£100,000
2023£253,995£70,750£169,545£115,000
2024£257,500£80,250£157,500£105,000
2025£264,995£68,000£159,995£140,000
2026£285,000£79,000£162,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£84£142£93
2017£177£127£130£103
2018£180£131£141£92
2019£206£111£158£117
2020£218£109£145£119
2021£232£71£152£112
2022£249£117£167£106
2023£240£114£181£130
2024£231£132£171£116
2025£223£105£173£137
2026£221£129£158£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryhope in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,685
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,394

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ryhope ward.

Local councillors

Helen Glancy

Ryhope - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party