About Castletown

Castletown is a residential area located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in the north-east of England. It lies within the wider urban area of South Tyneside, close to the coast and the River Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, and is known for its community-focused environment. Castletown is well-connected by road and rail, with access to nearby towns and cities such as South Shields and Newcastle upon Tyne. The local area includes several parks and green spaces, providing recreational opportunities for residents. The postcode area SR5 covers Castletown and surrounding neighbourhoods, and is used for postal services and local administration. The community has a long history of industrial and maritime activity, reflecting its position in the region's economic development.

School Ratings in Castletown

Families in Castletown have access to 208 local schools. Hylton Red House Nursery School and Bexhill Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Castletown

Homes sell for an average of £174K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £118K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castletown

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Castletown, with 63 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Castletown

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castletown within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castletown

Castletown benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,156 sales

Average Price £174K
£200 — £33.35M
Detached £197K 113
Semi £118K 1,375
Terraced £89K 1,289
Flat £57K 176

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

123 Primary
23 Secondary
62 Other
Castle View Enterprise Academy Secondary Good 0.1 miles Castletown Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Hylton Castle Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Sunderland Children's Centre North Good 0.5 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Bunny Hill Good 0.5 miles Trinity Academy New Bridge 0.5 miles Education and Services for People with Autism Good 0.6 miles Bexhill Academy Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Harry Watts Academy Outstanding 0.7 miles Hylton Red House Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 0.8 miles Northern Saints Church of England Academy Primary 0.8 miles St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland Primary 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castletown IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Castletown experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,505 Children (0-15) 18%
30,111 Working Age 64%
11,888 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 47.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 35.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Castletown 244 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Castletown is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

84 Violence & Sexual Offences
63 Anti-Social Behaviour
23 Shoplifting
19 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Public Order
11 Other Theft
11 Other Crime
5 Burglary
5 Drugs
5 Vehicle Crime
2 Weapons
2 Robbery
Local Policing
Northumbria Carley Hill, Hylton Red House, Witherwack, Fulwell and Roker (Sunderland North) Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Sunderland Train Station 2.8 miles
Heworth Train Station 4.9 miles
Chester-Le-Street Train Station 6.9 miles
Manors Train Station 7.3 miles
Dunston Train Station 8 miles
Metrocentre Train Station 9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hylton Castle 0 yards Downhill 0.6 miles North Hylton 0.9 miles Hylton Red House 0.9 miles Southwick 1.2 miles South Hylton 1.2 miles Pallion 1.4 miles Witherwack 1.4 miles Marley Pots 1.4 miles West Boldon 1.9 miles Pennywell 1.9 miles Millfield 2 miles

Local Government

District Sunderland
Ward Southwick
Constituency Sunderland Central
Parish Sunderland, unparished area
Region North East

Streets in SR5 30 shown View all streets

A1018 4 A19 1 Abbay Street 1 Abbs Street 1 Alder Street 1 Alexandra Avenue 1 Almond Drive 1 Amy Street 1 Arnay Court 1 Ashwood Avenue 1 Ashwood Grove 1 Attwood Grove 1 Aydon Road 1 Back North Bridge Street 2 Baden Crescent 1 Bailey Square 1 Baird Street 1 Baker Square 1 Baker Street 2 Balmoral Court 1 Baltimore Avenue 2 Banff Street 1 Barclay Street 1 Bardolph Drive 2 Barking Square 1 Barmston Lane 1 Barnham Close 1 Baron's Quay Road 1 Barrow Street 1 Bartram Street 2

Postcodes in SR5 50 shown View all postcodes

SR5 1AB SR5 1AD SR5 1AH SR5 1AP SR5 1AQ SR5 1BA SR5 1BB SR5 1BG SR5 1BH SR5 1BN SR5 1BQ SR5 1BT SR5 1BU SR5 1BW SR5 1DD SR5 1DF SR5 1DG SR5 1DH SR5 1DJ SR5 1DL SR5 1DN SR5 1DP SR5 1DQ SR5 1DR SR5 1DS SR5 1DT SR5 1DW SR5 1DX SR5 1DY SR5 1EA SR5 1EB SR5 1ED SR5 1EE SR5 1EJ SR5 1EL SR5 1EP SR5 1EQ SR5 1ES SR5 1ET SR5 1EW SR5 1EY SR5 1HA SR5 1HB SR5 1HD SR5 1HE SR5 1HF SR5 1HJ SR5 1HL SR5 1HN SR5 1HQ