Postcode SR5 3HW is located in a major urban area, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £123,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £145,250. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
North Hylton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,700 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
North Hylton has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from SR5 3HW.
North Hylton near SR5 3HW 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,300 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £260,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £124,000 | £155 |
| Terraced | 20 | £119,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £247,500 | — | £124,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £146 | £133 |
| 2026 | £262 | — | £157 | £146 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 6, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QF | Flats | Leasehold | £66,856 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 25, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QF | Flats | Leasehold | £85,328 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 32, Ford Lodge, Sunderland, SR4 0QF | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 1, Lavender Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PJ | Other | Freehold | £139,950 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 13, Lilac Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PN | Terraced | Freehold | £141,000 |
In the SR5 3HW postcode area, located within North Hylton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | South Hylton Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
South Hylton Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Dec 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Education and Services for People with Autism | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Education and Services for People with Autism ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | North View Academy | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2018. | |
North View Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2018
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR5 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 21 Railway Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 0PY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | High Street, Sunderland, SR4 0PA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR5 3HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denny Wilson
Castle - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around SR5 3HW in Castle is £123,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SR5 3HW, including South Hylton Primary Academy (Good), Education and Services for People with Autism and North View Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SR5 3HW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).