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SR4 9SB

North Farm Avenue

Sandhill

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Detailed insights for SR4 9SB

Overview

Postcode SR4 9SB is located in a major urban area, within the Sandhill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Pennywell and Grindon area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Pennywell and Grindon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Pennywell and Grindon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR4 9SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 9SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR4 9SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnes Park ExtensionLargeWalking directions to Barnes Park Extension

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
1,889 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.05(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.27(-58%)
Public order
1.55(-81%)
Other crime
1.55(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.55(-86%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
98.02%
Irish
2
0.66%
Other White
2
0.66%
Other
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
61
23.02%
No qualifications
49
18.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
54.76%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Sandhill

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £161K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £217,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£215,000£190
Semi-Detached43£135,000£162
Terraced19£129,950£148
Flats4£43,500£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,500£38,000£96,000£84,000
2017£150,000£50,500£97,500£85,000
2018£175,000£90,000£95,000
2019£162,500£65,000£90,250£102,000
2020£45,000£100,000£107,500
2021£174,000£56,000£123,330£90,000
2022£244,500£43,000£111,000£107,250
2023£199,500£43,498£119,000£119,000
2024£231,153£124,000£107,498
2025£193,750£35,000£130,000£114,000
2026£52,000£104,950£155,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£74£122£93
2017£151£90£110£85
2018£236£115£112
2019£115£94£121£111
2020£93£119£118
2021£182£90£144£117
2022£206£100£143£126
2023£247£91£147£142
2024£158£156£126
2025£231£68£161£140
2026£93£163£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 9SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 9SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20251, Northland Close, Sunderland, SR4 9RZTerracedFreehold£112,000
05 Dec 202528, North Farm Avenue, Sunderland, SR4 9SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£122,000
04 Dec 202543, North Farm Avenue, Sunderland, SR4 9SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
27 Mar 202571, Gravesend Road, Sunderland, SR4 9RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
26 Mar 202563, Gravesend Road, Sunderland, SR4 9RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£99,950

Schools

In the SR4 9SB postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR4 9SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGrindon Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHasting Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 9SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR4 9SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier193 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCostcutter7-9 Gerrard Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miNisa43 Sevenoaks Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9LRWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miNisa LocalTadcaster Road, Sunderland, SR3 4NUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressGalashiels Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR4 9SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Edgeworth

Sandhill - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bridget Phillipson

Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoughton and Sunderland SouthE14001295
WardSandhillE05001169
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pennywell and GrindonE02001811
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 021FE01008734
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR4 9SB

Is SR4 9SB (Pennywell and Grindon) safe?

The area around SR4 9SB records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SR4 9SB?

The median sale price around SR4 9SB in Pennywell and Grindon is £130,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR4 9SB?

There are 11 schools close to SR4 9SB, including Grindon Infant School (Good), Hasting Hill Academy (Good) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR4 9SB?

SR4 9SB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,270 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR4 9SB (Pennywell and Grindon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering SR4 9SB is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Edgeworth (Liberal Democrats).

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.