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South Hylton

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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. 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 5 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 2,751.0 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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in South Hylton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Hylton 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 South Hylton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced9£118,000
Detached6£257,475
Flats3£85,328
Semi-Detached30£131,500

10 years median price trend in South Hylton

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

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: 16/05/2026.