What's the Southwick population and density?

Southwick population is 7,274 with density 2999.5 per km².

How many households are in Southwick?

There are 3,525 households in Southwick

What are house prices in Southwick?

Based on 46 recent sales, the median price is £119,975.

What are prices by property type in Southwick?

Latest medians: Detached £140,000, Semi-detached £167,500, Terraced £73,750, Flats £55,000.

How safe is Southwick?

Crime level in Southwick is very high with about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Southwick?

Average resident income is about £29,000 per year.

What home types are most common in Southwick?

Housing mix: terraced 51.3%, semi-detached 29.8%.

How deprived is Southwick?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 4214 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Southwick?

About 23.0% across the Southwick area.

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Southwick

Q: What schools in Southwick and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Southwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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

0.4%

Chinese

0.36%

African

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£140,000	£115,250	£126,250	£205,000	£257,000
Flats	3	£55,000	£25,750	£38,750	£97,500	£131,500
Semi-Detached	12	£167,500	£93,088	£126,250	£217,500	£289,500
Terraced	28	£73,750	£37,500	£58,500	£141,250	£212,875

10 years price trend in Southwick

All postcodes in Southwick

SR51NS

Grange Park Avenue

SR52BU

Cato Street

SR52DL

North Hylton Road

SR52EA

Dickens Street

SR52HP

Schimel Street

SR52HW

Collingwood Street

SR52JP

Goschen Street

SR52JQ

Church Street

SR52LH

Church Bank

SR59XQ

Southwick

SR51DY

Eglinton Street North

SR51LY

Wearmouth Avenue

SR51NU

Grange View

SR51SN

Stadium Way

SR52DF

North Hylton Road

SR52ES

Burntland Avenue

SR53YE

Wearfield

SR51JJ

Newcastle Road

SR51RX

Branston Street

SR51ES

Bond Close

SR59HN

Wearfield

SR51RZ

Bruce Street

SR52AW

Lilburn Place

SR52HL

Morgan Street

SR59GG

Wearfield

SR52TG

Wearfield

SR51DP

Devonshire Street

SR51DW

Crozier Street

SR51DX

Eglinton Street North

SR51EB

Swan Street

SR51RY

Boundary Street

SR52BD

Clockwell Street

SR52TF

Alexandra Avenue

SR52TB

Silverbriar

SR52TQ

Alexandra Avenue

SR59XE

Southwick

SR59NX

Wearfield

SR52NA

Beaumont Street

SR52RZ

Thompson Road

SR52TE

Crown Road

SR51EW

Southwick

SR51LF

Netherburn Road

SR52DZ

Abbay Street

SR52DH

James Street

SR52DQ

Clarence Street

SR52EH

Florence Crescent

SR52JZ

Ridley Street

SR59UD

Wearfield

SR51EY

Southwick Road

SR51RU

Columba Street

SR51RW

Pemberton Close

SR51SB

Frank Street

SR52AF

Lilburn Place

SR52HR

Church Street

SR52LD

Julius Caesar Street

SR59NF

Wearfield

SR59WU

Southwick

SR51JR

Nawton Avenue

SR51JU

Newcastle Road

SR52DE

Bardolph Drive

SR52HD

Clarence Street

SR52EQ

Grosvenor Street

SR52RL

Stafford Grove

SR59LY

Wearfield

SR59WN

Southwick

SR51HE

Southwick Road

SR51YT

Wearfield

SR52EY

Walter Thomas Street

SR52JD

The Green

SR52NH

Beaumont Street

SR52NN

Bardolph Drive

SR59US

Wearfield

SR33ZX

Wearfield

SR59XN

Southwick

SR52SH

Carley Hill Road

SR51JE

Newcastle Road

SR51ND

Elizabeth Street

SR51NE

Zion Terrace

SR51NG

Newbury Street

SR51NN

Bartram Street

SR51SA

Amy Street

SR52BN

Camden Street

SR52DR

Byron Road

SR52DX

Abbay Street

SR52EG

Park Terrace

SR52TA

Alexandra Avenue

SR53JT

Hepworth Road

SR52BT

Pottery Road

SR59NJ

Wearfield

SR51DS

Eglinton Street

SR51LJ

Northwood Court

SR51SD

Stafford Grove

SR52AL

Austin Boulevard

SR52AS

Crown Road

SR52DW

Cato Street

SR52HE

Clarence Street

SR52HH

Goschen Street

SR52LW

Cato Street

SR52RN

Carley Road

SR51DR

Devonshire Street

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Data Sources

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

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