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SR5 1JJ

Newcastle Road

Southwick

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Overview

Postcode SR5 1JJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Margaret Thompson Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Southwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Southwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SR5 1JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southwick near SR5 1JJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR5 1JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMargaret Thompson ParkLargeWalking directions to Margaret Thompson Park
0.4 miPromotion Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Promotion Close Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
6,088.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.15(+12%)
Public order
17.81(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.75(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.7(-37%)
Other theft
12.33(+106%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
400
94.12%
Chinese
10
2.35%
Pakistani
4
0.94%
Other Asian
4
0.94%
Other White
3
0.71%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
37.2%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.75%
No qualifications
46
13.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.8%
Apprenticeship
26
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
48.19%
Owns outright
78
46.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.81%
Other social rented
1
0.6%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Southwick

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£120
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £180K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£230,000£241
Semi-Detached23£135,000£157
Terraced37£95,000£107
Flats6£87,000£82

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southwick

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 1JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 1JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202633, Netherburn Road, Sunderland, SR5 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000
28 Mar 202572, Netherburn Road, Sunderland, SR5 1LFTerracedFreehold£229,950
31 Mar 202526, Wearmouth Drive, Sunderland, SR5 1LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£243,000
19 Jun 20257, Wearmouth Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 1LYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£196,000
02 Feb 202615, Newbold Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 1LGTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the SR5 1JJ postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 1JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrange Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRedby AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 1JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 1JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExtraFulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 0BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miFarmfoodsShore Street, Sunderland, SR6 0DAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAsdaThompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SFWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLidlRoker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0BNWalking directions to Lidl

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 SR5 1JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kelly Chequer

Southwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardSouthwickE05001172
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SouthwickE02001795
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 005DE01008711
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 1JJ

Is SR5 1JJ (Southwick) safe?

The area around SR5 1JJ records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SR5 1JJ?

The median sale price around SR5 1JJ in Southwick is £120,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 1JJ?

There are 8 schools close to SR5 1JJ, including Grange Park Primary School (Good), Redby Academy (Good) and St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 1JJ?

SR5 1JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 1JJ (Southwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR5 1JJ is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Chequer (Labour Party).

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.