Postcode SR5 3LU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
North Hylton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
North Hylton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from SR5 3LU.
North Hylton near SR5 3LU 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £121,475 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,950 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £42,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the SR5 3LU postcode area, located within North Hylton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | Caithness Road, Sunderland, SR5 3RE | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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: 01/01/2026.