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SR6 7UN

Sunderland Road

Whitburn and Marsden

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Detailed insights for SR6 7UN

Overview

Postcode SR6 7UN is located in a major urban area, within the Whitburn and Marsden area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Boldon area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Boldon is £56,842 per year. The median sale price in Whitburn and Marsden is £209,750 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £279,988. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

West Boldon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,815 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

West Boldon has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in West Boldon is £56,842 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from SR6 7UN.

Flood risk

No risk

West Boldon near SR6 7UN 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
113.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.58(-70%)
Burglary
8.68(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-62%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-12%)
Other theft
2.17(-64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
96.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.14%
Other Asian
2
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.57%
Other White
2
0.57%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
46.33%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.46%
No qualifications
29
9.27%
Apprenticeship
21
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
57.82%
Owns with a mortgage
47
31.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Whitburn and Marsden

Median price: £209,750
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £280K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £209,750 (about £228 per square foot) in Whitburn and Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £699,950.

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
Detached21£380,000£348
Flats4£214,500£230
Semi-Detached32£192,500£221
Terraced21£172,500£189

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£397,475£217,475£181,500£169,500
2026£415,000£214,500£204,000£198,000
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£313£212£217£174
2026£369£230£222£200
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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SR6 7UN postcode area, located within West Boldon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SR6 7UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryMonkwearmouth AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySeaburn Dene Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryWhitburn Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.

Band A£1,623
Band B£1,893
Band C£2,164
Band D£2,434
Band E£2,975
Band F£3,516
Band G£4,057
Band H£4,869

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 7UN, 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)West BoldonE02001790
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 023CE01008617
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR6 7UN

Is SR6 7UN (West Boldon) safe?

The area around SR6 7UN records about 33 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SR6 7UN?

The median sale price around SR6 7UN in Whitburn and Marsden is £209,750 (about £228 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR6 7UN?

There are 3 schools close to SR6 7UN, including Monkwearmouth Academy (Good), Seaburn Dene Primary School (Good) and Whitburn Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SR6 7UN?

SR6 7UN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,815 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR6 7UN (West Boldon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering SR6 7UN 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).