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About

Silksworth is a residential area located in the southeast of Sunderland, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The ward includes a range of properties, from terraced homes to modern estates, catering to different lifestyles. Silksworth Ski Slope and Tennis Centre is a notable local facility, offering recreational activities for residents and visitors.

The area is well-connected, with bus routes providing access to Sunderland city centre and nearby areas. Silksworth Park is a key feature, offering open spaces and walking paths. The ward also has schools, shops, and community services, making it a practical place to live. Its proximity to the A19 allows for easy travel to other parts of the region.

Area overview

On average Silksworth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Silksworth is £35,544 per year. There are 3 schools in Silksworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silksworth Population
10,237
Population density
2,620.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,911
96.81%
Other White
68
0.66%
Other Asian
37
0.36%
African
36
0.35%
Indian
28
0.27%
Total population: 10,238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,633
35.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,120
24.46%
Other social rented
873
19.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
471
10.29%
Social rents from council
391
8.54%
Total households: 4,579

Property prices in Silksworth

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Silksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silksworth 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 Silksworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£279,950
Semi-Detached42£154,025
Terraced18£112,500

10 years median price trend in Silksworth

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

All postcodes in Silksworth

SR31BH

Newport Grove

SR31BY

Sussex Street

SR31JF

Courtney Drive

SR31NQ

Eggleston Drive

SR31RD

Philip Square

SR32AD

Tunstall Village Road

SR32BY

Tunstall Village Road

SR32EF

Park Avenue

SR32AJ

Silksworth Terrace

SR31AW

Harperley Drive

SR31BQ

Margate Street

SR31DB

Dunn Avenue

SR31DH

Regency Drive

SR31HN

Seaham Street

SR31PE

Elstob Place

SR31PH

Bollihope Drive

SR31PL

Essen Way

SR31PQ

Copley Drive

SR31QG

Polmuir Square

SR31QS

Portree Square

SR31SY

Premier Road

SR32EA

Byrne Terrace West

SR31BU

Dene Street

SR31DD

Dunn Avenue

SR31JA

Frances Street

SR31JJ

Church View

SR31RF

Purley Road

SR32BD

Fairways

SR31HD

Mary Street

SR31HW

Vane Street

SR31JE

Silksworth Lane

SR31NP

Ski View

SR31SJ

Pearl Road

SR31TJ

Durham Road

SR32DH

Pembroke Avenue

SR31QP

Purley Road

SR31BX

Sussex Street

SR31DY

Miller Terrace

SR31HX

Stewart Street

SR31JQ

Windsor Drive

SR31NX

Nursery Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.