Postcode SR5 2BF 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 194.9 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Southwick Green.
Southwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 790 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 194.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR5 2BF.
Southwick near SR5 2BF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 2BF postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland, SR5 2EX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Southwick Superstore | Church Bank, Sunderland, SR5 2HY | Walking directions to Southwick Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pinewood Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.