Postcode SR5 9YJ is located in a major urban area, within the Southwick ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Southwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Southwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwick is £36,196 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from SR5 9YJ.
Southwick near SR5 9YJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Southwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £140,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £147,258 |
| Terraced | 30 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southwick
In the SR5 9YJ postcode area, located within Southwick, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 9YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Riverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Woodbine Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6TY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pinewood Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | North Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 3FF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.