Postcode SR5 2HS 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 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southwick is £29,000 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 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 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.3% 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 of residents in Southwick is £29,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from SR5 2HS.
Southwick near SR5 2HS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Margaret Thompson Park | Large | Walking directions to Margaret Thompson Park |
| 0.2 mi | Southwick Green | Small | Walking directions to Southwick Green |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £106,250 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 | 7 | £74,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £158,258 |
| Terraced | 28 | £73,750 |
10 year median price trend in Southwick
In the SR5 2HS postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland, SR5 2JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.