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About

South Hylton is a residential area situated at the southern terminus of the Metro system, marking the point where urban Sunderland meets the wider countryside. The River Wear curves around its western edge, with the A19 providing a major transport route to the east. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war estates, along with more modern developments, creating a settled community atmosphere. The local landscape is characterised by green spaces and proximity to the river's final stretches before it meets the North Sea.

The area is directly connected to the wider river path network, with the National Cycle Network Route 1 and the Wearside Way following the water. This provides accessible routes for walking and cycling along the wooded banks. A notable local landmark is the functional, modern South Hylton Road Bridge, which contrasts with the older, decorative bridges further upstream in the city centre. The area serves as a practical gateway to the riverside and commuting routes rather than a central tourist destination.

Area overview

On average South Hylton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Hylton is £39,236 per year. There are 4 schools in South Hylton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Hylton is home to around 6,215 people, with a population density of about 2,751 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Hylton Population
6,215
Population density
2,751 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.92(-4%)
Shoplifting
20.43(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(-8%)
Public order
7.56(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,923
95.27%
Other White
63
1.01%
Indian
36
0.58%
Pakistani
32
0.51%
Other Asian
31
0.5%
Total population: 6,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,320
25.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,026
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
832
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
798
29.22%
Owns outright
776
28.41%
Other social rented
445
16.29%
Social rents from council
393
14.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
9.45%
Total households: 2,731

Property prices in South Hylton

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £155K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £166 per square foot) in South Hylton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hylton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£232,475£206
Semi-Detached35£130,000£165
Terraced9£118,000£159
Flats2£77,664£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Hylton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hylton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£82,000£86,000£82,000
2017£176,000£88,000£100,000£82,750
2018£195,000£73,000£119,995£98,750
2019£169,995£80,500£100,000£94,000
2020£204,500£75,500£105,000£93,000
2021£190,000£73,000£106,300£96,000
2022£210,000£85,000£145,000£113,000
2023£239,950£74,000£120,000£125,050
2024£239,975£82,000£130,000£118,750
2025£260,000£85,328£134,500£122,500
2026£190,000£110,000£113,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hylton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hylton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£116£106£91
2017£148£113£121£88
2018£213£140£113
2019£214£114£130£129
2020£163£102£121£101
2021£196£105£139£107
2022£173£114£156£146
2023£216£102£141£138
2024£220£119£155£128
2025£207£103£156£159
2026£198£172£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hylton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Hylton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Hylton

Is South Hylton safe?

South Hylton records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Hylton?

The median sale price in South Hylton is £130,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Hylton?

South Hylton has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Hylton?

South Hylton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Hylton sits around rank 8,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Hylton?

The average household income in South Hylton is around £39,236 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in South Hylton

SR40NN

Cambria Green

SR40RS

Estuary Way

SR48BL

Holborn Road

SR48PL

Florian Mews

SR40LY

Fairmead Way

SR48AY

Howe Square

SR48BB

Hollinside Road

SR40QE

Dawson Terrace

SR48AW

Birchberry Close

SR40RE

Claxheugh Road

SR48BG

Hollinside Road

SR40AH

High Elms

SR40AP

Birchwood

SR48EJ

Packham Road

SR48DT

Hylton Road

SR40LQ

Grindon Avenue

SR40JX

Greenbank Drive

SR48DZ

Pegwood Road

SR40QW

Salisbury Street

SR40PU

High Street

SR48ED

Portchester Road

SR49AX

Portsmouth Road

SR40RL

Keelmans Road

SR40QU

Ford Avenue

SR40LG

West Grove

SR40LN

Hylton Bank

SR48AS

Henley Road

SR40PS

Kepier Gardens

SR48NS

The Broadway

SR46SJ

Pallion West Industrial Estate

SR40JT

South View

SR48NU

Nookside Court

SR48AT

Hawkesley Road

SR48EL

Palmstead Square

SR49AA

Hylton Road

SR48BQ

Hollinside Road

SR40NE

Mayfield Road

SR48EN

Palmstead Road

SR40QT

Ford Avenue

SR40HB

Keelman's Lane

SR48DU

Palgrove Road

SR48PJ

Nookside

SR40LL

Hylton Bank

SR40PF

Violet Street

SR40JU

Rosemount

SR48DS

Hylton Road

SR48AZ

Hampstead Square

SR48DX

Palgrove Road

SR40NA

Fairmead Way

SR40QZ

Victoria Avenue

SR40QF

Ford Lodge

SR48EG

Pinner Road

SR40LS

Union Street

SR40NF

Albion Street

SR40PR

High Street

SR48DP

Hevingham Close

SR40LA

Lisa Avenue

SR40PX

High Street

SR40ND

Ruislip Road

SR48BD

Hartside Road

SR40PE

Railway Terrace

SR40JB

Maling Park

SR48EW

Palmstead Road

SR40RF

Wear View

SR49AS

Pennywell Shopping Centre

SR40NL

Romaldkirk Close

SR40LP

Dene View Crescent

SR40QH

Wear Street

SR40QG

Alma Street

SR48PH

Nookside

SR40LF

South View

SR48EF

Portchester Road

SR48EH

Penwood Road

SR48PB

Glamis Avenue

SR40PP

High Street

SR48EP

Pitcairn Road

SR40QB

Vicarage Lane

SR40LJ

Hylton Bank

SR40JS

Meadow Drive

SR48NT

Glasbury Avenue

SR40PZ

High Street

SR40RR

Ford Crescent

SR40LB

Hylton Walk

SR40RG

Claxheugh Road

SR48BA

Hampstead Road

SR40RN

Claxheugh Cottages

SR48EA

Palgrove Square

SR40HJ

St Lukes Road

SR40PJ

Lavender Street

SR49HU

Portsmouth Road

SR48PF

The Greenway

SR40PN

Lilac Street

SR49AT

Portsmouth Road

SR48PG

Nookside

SR40RD

King Edward Road

SR40NP

Southside Gardens

SR48DY

Palgrove Road

SR48DR

Hylton Road

SR40PD

The Poplars

SR48EB

Portman Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.