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England / North East / Sunderland / Southwick

About

Southwick is a residential area in Sunderland, located north of the River Wear. It is known for its mix of housing, including terraced homes and post-war developments. The area has local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Southwick Green is a central feature, offering open space for recreation and community events.

The area has historical ties to Sunderland’s industrial past, with remnants of shipbuilding and mining heritage. Public transport links connect Southwick to Sunderland city centre and nearby areas. While primarily residential, it retains a sense of community with local pubs and social clubs. The proximity to the river and nearby beaches adds to its appeal for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Southwick has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southwick is £29,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Southwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwick Population
7,274
Population density
2,999.5 per km²

Demographics

British
6,924
95.2%
Other White
101
1.39%
Other Asian
29
0.4%
Chinese
26
0.36%
African
25
0.34%
Total population: 7,273

Housing

Owns outright
882
25.01%
Other social rented
767
21.75%
Owns with a mortgage
705
19.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
628
17.81%
Social rents from council
430
12.19%
Total households: 3,527

Property prices in Southwick

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £119,975 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £295,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£140,000
Flats3£55,000
Semi-Detached12£167,500
Terraced28£73,750

10 years price trend in Southwick

All postcodes in Southwick

SR51HD

North Street

SR51HJ

Byron Street

SR51HN

Chilton Street

SR51JH

Newcastle Road

SR51JW

Newhaven Avenue

SR51NX

East Grange

SR52EZ

Clarence Street

SR49YY

Wearfield

SR31WZ

Wearfield

SR51JG

Newcastle Road

SR51NF

Joannah Street

SR52DN

North Hylton Road

SR52LE

Julius Caesar Street

SR59XF

Southwick

SR51JL

Newcastle Road

SR52BB

Thomas Street South

SR52DA

Trafford Road

SR52SL

Coldstream Avenue

SR52JX

Beaumont Street

SR59XJ

Southwick

SR59ZZ

Southwick

SR51DD

Millennium Way

SR51EL

Hood Close

SR51JZ

Netherburn Road

SR52AB

South Terrace

SR52NL

Faber Road

SR52SA

Chalford Road

SR52ET

Burntland Avenue

SR51HL

Farm Street

SR51LW

Newington Court

SR51SU

Stadium Way

SR52AU

Malaburn Way

SR52BH

Camden Street

SR52BS

Camden Street

SR59XH

Southwick

SR52HN

Morgan Street

SR52TD

Southwick

SR53JG

Ferryboat Lane

SR59UE

Wearfield

SR59QX

Southwick

SR59XS

Southwick

SR52AQ

Austin Boulevard

SR52BF

Beaumont Street

SR52DP

Southwick

SR52ED

Dean Terrace

SR52HB

Clarence Street

SR52JR

Beaumont Street

SR59UW

Southwick

SR59UL

Wearfield

SR51DT

Crozier Street

SR51ED

Hood Close

SR51HQ

Keir Hardie Way

SR52SQ

Thompson Road

SR52LF

Byron Road

SR52TZ

Wearfield

SR53AD

North Hylton Road

SR53HD

Hylton Park Road

SR53TX

North Hylton Road

SR59PD

Wearfield

SR51DH

Abbs Street

SR51DQ

Abbs Street

SR51EP

Empress Street

SR51LN

Netherburn Road

SR51LX

Wearmouth Drive

SR51SL

Cornhill Road

SR52AP

Kingsley Close

SR52BP

Pottery Road

SR52DD

Beaumont Street

SR52EE

Park Row

SR52HS

Southwick Road

SR52RJ

Carley Road

SR53FS

Castletown Way

SR59RL

Wearfield

SR51EJ

Southwick Road

SR51EQ

Southwick Road

SR51LE

Newbridge Avenue

SR51LZ

Wearmouth Drive

SR52AR

Crown Road

SR52DG

Clarence Street

SR52DY

Lord Gort Close

SR52EB

Abbay Street

SR52HT

Malaburn Way

SR53FN

Southwick

SR59DG

Wearfield

SR59JB

Wearfield

SR59XD

Southwick

SR52TH

Wearfield

SR52TJ

Wearfield

SR47WX

Wearfield

SR59QY

Wearfield

SR59RW

Wearfield

SR52BX

Austin Boulevard

SR51DL

Warwick Street

SR51JF

Crozier Street

SR51LA

Netherburn Road

SR52EW

Broadsheath Terrace

SR59WB

Wearfield

SR59XA

Southwick

SR59RD

Wearfield

SR51JB

Newcastle Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.