Postcode SR5 2AB 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 183.1 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 183.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 road, approximately 259 ft away from SR5 2AB.
Southwick near SR5 2AB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margaret Thompson Park | Large | Walking directions to Margaret Thompson Park |
| 0.1 mi | Southwick Green | Small | Walking directions to Southwick Green |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £140,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £147,258 |
| Terraced | 30 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southwick
In the SR5 2AB postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Southwick Superstore | Church Bank, Sunderland, SR5 2HY | Walking directions to Southwick Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland, SR5 2EX | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.