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SR5 1BH

Southwick

Sunderland

England / North East / Sunderland / Monkwearmouth / Southwick / SR5 1BH

Overview

Postcode SR5 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Southwick ward of Sunderland in the North East region , and forms part of the Monkwearmouth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Monkwearmouth is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Minster Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
320
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Monkwearmouth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Monkwearmouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Monkwearmouth is £35,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from SR5 1BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Monkwearmouth near SR5 1BH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Sunderland

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miMinster ParkSmall
0.3 miKeel EdgeSmall

Property prices in Southwick

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £98,750 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £450,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£207,500
Flats5£90,000
Semi-Detached15£160,000
Terraced24£69,500

10 years price trend in Southwick

Schools

In the SR5 1BH postcode area, located within Monkwearmouth, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBeacon of Light SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGrange Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableUniversity of SunderlandHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miTesco ExtraFulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 0BT
0.4 miTesco ExpressThe Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland, SR1 3LD
0.5 miLidlRoker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0BN
0.5 miCIY Oriental food Store6 St Thomas Street, Sunderland, SR1 1QD
0.5 miPolish Delicious FoodHigh Street West, Sunderland, SR1 1UB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.