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About

Southwick is a residential ward located in the north of Sunderland, near the River Wear. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with some local amenities and green spaces. Southwick Village forms the historic core, with a mix of older buildings and modern developments. The ward is well-connected to central Sunderland and nearby areas via major roads and public transport.

Southwick Green is a notable open space, offering recreational areas for residents. The ward also includes industrial sites along the riverside, contributing to local employment. Schools, shops, and community facilities serve the population, creating a self-contained neighbourhood. The area has undergone regeneration in recent years, with improvements to housing and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Southwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southwick is £29,354 per year. There are 5 schools in Southwick: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwick Population
10,823
Population density
2,444.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,235
94.57%
Other White
174
1.61%
African
73
0.67%
Other Asian
53
0.49%
Other
33
0.3%
Total population: 10,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,195
23.54%
Owns outright
1,162
22.89%
Owns with a mortgage
942
18.55%
Social rents from council
809
15.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
800
15.76%
Total households: 5,077

Property prices in Southwick

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £106,250 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southwick 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 Southwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£140,000
Flats7£74,000
Semi-Detached20£158,258
Terraced28£73,750

10 years median price trend in Southwick

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

All postcodes in Southwick

SR52HQ

Shakespeare Street

SR52HZ

Cato Street

SR52JE

Shakespeare Street

SR52LG

Keats Avenue

SR52PB

Shakespeare Street

SR55AY

Maplewood Avenue

SR55DR

North Hylton Road

SR59WJ

Southwick

Data Sources

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