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SR5 3HW

Ferryboat Lane

Castle

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Detailed insights for SR5 3HW

Overview

Postcode SR5 3HW is located in a major urban area, within the Castle ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the North Hylton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

North Hylton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Hylton has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from SR5 3HW.

Flood risk

No risk

North Hylton near SR5 3HW 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
405.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.78(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.46(+18%)
Public order
7.08(-14%)
Burglary
6.37(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-74%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
96.8%
Other White
6
2.14%
Chinese
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
29.92%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.2%
Other social rented
24
18.9%
Social rents from council
21
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Castle

Median price£126,930
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £149K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £126,930 (about £153 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£317,000£222
Semi-Detached39£125,000£150
Terraced22£120,650£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,150£80,500£88,000
2017£175,000£32,000£85,000£70,000
2018£205,000£39,950£96,000£74,000
2019£181,000£41,250£95,000£85,000
2020£180,000£47,000£92,000£87,250
2021£255,000£50,000£116,250£102,000
2022£261,250£41,000£115,000£84,250
2023£265,000£45,500£120,000£92,500
2024£255,000£32,000£134,000£112,000
2025£275,000£60,000£120,000£120,000
2026£260,000£128,750£115,930
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£114£106
2017£181£60£107£90
2018£186£71£110£95
2019£181£85£111£103
2020£190£74£107£98
2021£197£83£131£110
2022£208£83£146£115
2023£219£88£141£123
2024£236£68£146£129
2025£243£109£145£136
2026£222£160£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20266, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QFFlatsLeasehold£66,856
26 Sept 202525, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QFFlatsLeasehold£85,328
19 Sept 202532, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QFFlatsLeasehold£70,000
06 Jun 20255, Lilac Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
27 Nov 20258, Primrose Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PHTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 3HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySouth Hylton Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableEducation and Services for People with AutismSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.6 miNot applicableNorth View AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 3HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 3HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter21 Railway Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 0PYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miPremierHigh Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PAWalking directions to Premier

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 3HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Denny Wilson

Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardCastleE05001154
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North HyltonE02001798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 008CE01008695
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 3HW

Is SR5 3HW (North Hylton) safe?

The area around SR5 3HW records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SR5 3HW?

The median sale price around SR5 3HW in North Hylton is £126,930 (about £153 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 3HW?

There are 8 schools close to SR5 3HW, including South Hylton Primary Academy (Good), Education and Services for People with Autism (Good) and North View Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 3HW?

SR5 3HW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,370 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 3HW (North Hylton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering SR5 3HW is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denny Wilson (Labour Party).

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.