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SR5 3FL

Wigham Close

Southwick

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Overview

Postcode SR5 3FL 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 186.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Southwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Southwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from SR5 3FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Southwick near SR5 3FL 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
341 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.49(+116%)
Shoplifting
41.9(+258%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.35(+175%)
Public order
26.69(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.52(+12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
97.93%
African
4
1.66%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
36.97%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
12.32%
Apprenticeship
20
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
48.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202553, Laing Close, Sunderland, SR5 3FPDetachedFreehold£230,000
20 Nov 202553, Laing Close, Sunderland, SR5 3FPDetachedFreehold£220,000
16 Apr 20253, Laing Close, Sunderland, SR5 3FPDetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Dec 202554, Raleigh Road, Sunderland, SR5 5RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
19 Dec 202554, Raleigh Road, Sunderland, SR5 5RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the SR5 3FL postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 3FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryHylton Red House Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryNorthern Saints Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 3FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 3FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sRiverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLidlNorth Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 3FFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSparPinewood Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AEWalking directions to Spar

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 3FL, 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 005HE01034514
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2024-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 3FL

Is SR5 3FL (Southwick) safe?

The area around SR5 3FL records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3FL?

The median sale price around SR5 3FL 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 3FL?

There are 8 schools close to SR5 3FL, including Hylton Red House Nursery School (Outstanding), Northern Saints Church of England Academy and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 3FL?

SR5 3FL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 3FL (Southwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR5 3FL is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Chequer (Labour Party).

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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.