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SR5 4NX

Borodin Avenue

Castle

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Detailed insights for SR5 4NX

Overview

Postcode SR5 4NX is located in a major urban area, within the Castle ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Town End Farm area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town End Farm is £34,493 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Town End Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Town End Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Town End Farm is £34,493 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR5 4NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Town End Farm near SR5 4NX 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
3,882.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.64(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-67%)
Other crime
5.82(+57%)
Public order
5.82(-29%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
97.42%
Other
3
1.11%
African
2
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
29.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.22%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
28
25.23%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.42%
Other social rented
22
19.82%
Social rents from council
18
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.71%
Total households: 111

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202595, Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,950
20 Jun 202517, Birrell Street, Sunderland, SR5 4NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
23 Jun 202527, Berwick Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 4NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£71,000
17 Feb 202614, Bergen Street, Sunderland, SR5 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,950
07 Mar 20255, Bergen Street, Sunderland, SR5 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000

Schools

In the SR5 4NX postcode area, located within Town End Farm, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 4NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryTown End AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBexhill AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 4NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miGo Local ExtraCaithness Road, Sunderland, SR5 3REWalking directions to Go Local Extra

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 4NX, 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)Town End FarmE02001793
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 003EE01008840
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 4NX

Is SR5 4NX (Town End Farm) safe?

The area around SR5 4NX records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SR5 4NX?

The median sale price around SR5 4NX in Town End Farm is £126,930 (about £153 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 4NX?

There are 7 schools close to SR5 4NX, including Town End Academy (Good), Bexhill Academy (Outstanding) and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 4NX?

SR5 4NX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,366 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 4NX (Town End Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering SR5 4NX 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.