Postcode SR5 1HL is located in a major urban area, within the Southwick ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Southwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Margaret Thompson Park.
Southwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Southwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SR5 1HL.
Southwick near SR5 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Margaret Thompson Park | Large | Walking directions to Margaret Thompson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Southwick Green | Small | Walking directions to Southwick Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £135,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 37 | £95,000 | £107 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,000 | £82 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £51,000 | £133,525 | £60,000 |
| 2017 | £190,500 | £98,500 | £149,000 | £77,000 |
| 2018 | £242,000 | £50,000 | £145,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £118,250 | £101,250 | £164,500 | £71,250 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £88,500 | £157,500 | £60,000 |
| 2021 | £214,995 | £82,000 | £150,000 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £249,998 | £56,225 | £186,100 | £85,000 |
| 2023 | £256,995 | £48,750 | £150,500 | £76,750 |
| 2024 | £271,495 | £55,000 | £162,500 | £96,125 |
| 2025 | £185,000 | £49,500 | £180,000 | £85,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £165,000 | £127,000 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £83 | £141 | £79 |
| 2017 | £191 | £134 | £141 | £79 |
| 2018 | £189 | £80 | £155 | £78 |
| 2019 | £147 | £139 | £155 | £81 |
| 2020 | £163 | £117 | £164 | £75 |
| 2021 | £207 | £100 | £172 | £88 |
| 2022 | £213 | £104 | £190 | £91 |
| 2023 | £222 | £82 | £168 | £91 |
| 2024 | £195 | £76 | £179 | £112 |
| 2025 | £174 | £61 | £162 | £102 |
| 2026 | £241 | £133 | £144 | £109 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 1HL.
In the SR5 1HL postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland, SR5 2EX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 0BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR5 1HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kelly Chequer
Southwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR5 1HL records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SR5 1HL in Southwick is £120,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SR5 1HL, including Grange Park Primary School (Good), Beacon of Light School (Good) and Southwick Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR5 1HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 745 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR5 1HL is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Chequer (Labour Party).
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.