Postcode SR5 1JU 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. The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Margaret Thompson Park.
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.
Southwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from SR5 1JU.
Southwick near SR5 1JU 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 1.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Promotion Close Park | Small | Walking directions to Promotion Close Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 35 | £90,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £191,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £49,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £196,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southwick
In the SR5 1JU postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 0BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Shore Street, Sunderland, SR6 0DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0BN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF | Walking directions to Asda |
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 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kelly Chequer
Southwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.