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SR6 7NR

Wellands Lane

Whitburn and Marsden

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Overview

Postcode SR6 7NR is located in an urban city, within the Whitburn and Marsden ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whitburn & Marsden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitburn & Marsden is £44,845 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitburn & Marsden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Whitburn & Marsden has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.5%

Approximately 25.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whitburn & Marsden is £44,845 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR6 7NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitburn & Marsden near SR6 7NR 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
553.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.63(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-58%)
Other theft
4.81(-20%)
Other crime
4.81(+30%)
Public order
4.81(-41%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
96.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.75%
Other White
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.52%
No qualifications
42
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.34%
Apprenticeship
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
34.91%
Owns outright
29
27.36%
Social rents from council
25
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Whitburn and Marsden

Median price£196,250
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £309K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) in Whitburn and Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£374,975£316
Semi-Detached33£186,000£218
Terraced19£160,000£183
Flats4£112,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitburn and Marsden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,995£205,500£133,975£116,000
2017£333,750£194,975£130,000£125,000
2018£344,975£244,000£132,500£115,000
2019£350,000£235,000£139,000£115,000
2020£359,975£229,500£152,000£152,500
2021£407,000£175,000£175,000£139,950
2022£485,000£270,000£175,000£149,975
2023£405,000£270,000£194,000£164,000
2024£442,500£290,000£189,950£145,000
2025£415,000£217,475£181,500£169,500
2026£370,000£172,620£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£201£151£113
2017£253£118£151£133
2018£239£136£168£142
2019£240£200£162£125
2020£252£205£159£139
2021£273£214£189£168
2022£310£223£211£190
2023£311£244£232£181
2024£317£277£202£171
2025£311£212£217£173
2026£291£215£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitburn and Marsden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR6 7NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR6 7NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202540, Farrow Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
05 Jun 202530, Farrow Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,000
31 Jan 20256, Wellands Court, Sunderland, SR6 7LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
02 Feb 202616, Parry Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,620
05 Nov 202521, Parry Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the SR6 7NR postcode area, located within Whitburn & Marsden, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR6 7NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitburn Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMarsden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWhitburn Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR6 7NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR6 7NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodNorth Guards, South Tyneside, SR6 7ELWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSimars News - Best BuyMill Lane, South Tyneside, SR6 7HBWalking directions to Simars News - Best Buy
0.4 miPremierAdolphus Street, South Tyneside, SR6 7DLWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

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 SR6 7NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tracey Allison Dixon

Whitburn and Marsden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitburn & MarsdenE02001785
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 018DE01008686
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR6 7NR

Is SR6 7NR (Whitburn & Marsden) safe?

The area around SR6 7NR records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR6 7NR?

The median sale price around SR6 7NR in Whitburn & Marsden is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR6 7NR?

There are 3 schools close to SR6 7NR, including Whitburn Village Primary School (Good), Marsden Primary School (Good) and Whitburn Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR6 7NR?

SR6 7NR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR6 7NR (Whitburn & Marsden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering SR6 7NR is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Allison Dixon (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.