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SR5 5SJ

Waterlow Close

Redhill

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Overview

Postcode SR5 5SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Redhill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hylton Red House & Marley Pots area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.8%
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 539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hylton Red House & Marley Pots has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.8%

Approximately 32.8% 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 5SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hylton Red House & Marley Pots near SR5 5SJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
6,722.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.9(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.1(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.88(-46%)
Other crime
7.92(+113%)
Public order
7.92(-3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
93.29%
Bangladeshi
6
2.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.41%
Other White
4
1.41%
Indian
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
37.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
27.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.86%
Other social rented
21
18.1%
Social rents from council
17
14.66%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.07%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Redhill

Median price£121,000
Price per sq ft£139
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£96K – £145K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £121,000 (about £139 per square foot) in Redhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £216,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£126,000£163
Semi-Detached31£122,000£141
Detached1£120,000£109
Flats3£40,000£83

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,950£43,750£88,500£80,000
2017£177,950£27,000£106,250£85,000
2018£133,500£52,750£87,500£62,000
2019£187,500£31,000£80,500£83,250
2020£202,000£32,000£85,000£82,000
2021£162,050£49,375£103,000£81,000
2022£204,500£38,000£117,000£92,250
2023£240,000£79,750£95,000£95,000
2024£160,000£32,025£126,000£110,500
2025£124,000£49,000£119,975£125,500
2026£40,000£135,000£146,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£81£121£102
2017£155£58£130£101
2018£158£98£111£85
2019£171£53£111£103
2020£168£60£99£110
2021£165£71£121£110
2022£174£62£141£124
2023£196£109£128£114
2024£204£59£139£131
2025£115£81£136£162
2026£83£144£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 5SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 5SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202649, Woolwich Road, Sunderland, SR5 5SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,000
06 Feb 202649, Woolwich Road, Sunderland, SR5 5SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£85,000
25 Apr 2025Maple Lodge, Woolwich Road, Sunderland, SR5 5SFOtherFreehold£2,817,999
23 Jan 202675, Whitchurch Road, Sunderland, SR5 5SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
15 Oct 20251, Westport Close, Sunderland, SR5 5SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the SR5 5SJ 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 5SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryRed House AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWillow Wood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 5SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Smith

Redhill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardRedhillE05001163
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hylton Red House & Marley PotsE02001794
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 004DE01008821
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 5SJ

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

The area around SR5 5SJ records about 96 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR5 5SJ?

The median sale price around SR5 5SJ in Hylton Red House & Marley Pots is £121,000 (about £139 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 5SJ?

There are 6 schools close to SR5 5SJ, including Red House Academy (Good), Willow Wood Community Primary School (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 5SJ?

SR5 5SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering SR5 5SJ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Smith (Labour and Co-operative 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.