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SR5 5AG

Beechwood Crescent

Southwick

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Overview

Postcode SR5 5AG is located in a major urban area, within the Southwick area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hylton Red House & Marley Pots area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 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 Hylton Red House & Marley Pots is £33,769 per year. The median sale price in Southwick is £123,000 (around £127 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £81,500 and £186,250. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Hylton Red House & Marley Pots has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 270 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hylton Red House & Marley Pots has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69%

Approximately 69.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hylton Red House & Marley Pots is £33,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR5 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hylton Red House & Marley Pots near SR5 5AG 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
4,508.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
78.93(+575%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.73(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.95(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.07(-81%)
Burglary
4.07(-9%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
96.74%
Other White
6
1.95%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
African
1
0.33%
Other
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
40.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
19.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
10.87%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
37.3%
Other social rented
40
31.75%
Owns outright
16
12.7%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Southwick

Median price: £123,000
Price per sq ft: £127
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £82K – £186K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 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
Detached4£315,000£239
Semi-Detached28£177,500£158
Terraced35£95,000£109
Flats4£87,000£105

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£74,000£188,000£83,500
2026£330,000£102,250£135,000£124,750
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£76£166£99
2026£236£94£181£111
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20259, Pinewood Square, Sunderland, SR5 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£88,000
24 Apr 202643, Mulberry Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
28 Apr 20253, Mulberry Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£50,000
12 Nov 202511, Burntland Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£72,500
01 Oct 2025Unit 11, Hepworth Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JTOtherFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the SR5 5AG postcode area, located within Hylton Red House & Marley Pots, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWillow Wood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryRed House AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR5 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparPinewood Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AEWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSainsbury'sRiverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,685
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,394

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 5AG, 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)Hylton Red House & Marley PotsE02001794
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 004BE01008817
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 5AG

Is SR5 5AG (Hylton Red House & Marley Pots) safe?

The area around SR5 5AG 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR5 5AG?

The median sale price around SR5 5AG in Southwick is £123,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 5AG?

There are 7 schools close to SR5 5AG, including Willow Wood Community Primary School (Good), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Red House Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 5AG?

SR5 5AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 270 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 5AG (Hylton Red House & Marley Pots) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR5 5AG is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kelly Chequer (Labour Party).