About Sunderland

Sunderland is a city located in Tyne and Wear, England, within the SR5 postcode area. It lies along the north-east coast of England, bordered by the North Sea to the east. The city has a diverse economy, with significant contributions from sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and education. Sunderland is home to the University of Sunderland, which offers a range of courses and attracts students from various backgrounds. The city's waterfront features the Sunderland Marina and the National Glass Centre, which showcases the region's glassmaking heritage. Sunderland also has several parks and green spaces, providing areas for relaxation and recreation. The city centre offers a mix of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, including theatres and galleries that reflect the local community's interests and creativity.

School Ratings in Sunderland

Families in Sunderland have access to 133 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 Sunderland

Homes sell for an average of £178K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £113K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Sunderland

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Sunderland, with 160 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Sunderland

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Sunderland 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 Sunderland

Sunderland 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 23,102 sales

Average Price £178K
£200 — £36.82M
Detached £313K 2,702
Semi £154K 8,347
Terraced £113K 8,512
Flat £89K 2,409

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

75 Primary
15 Secondary
43 Other
Endeavour SR 0.3 miles Beacon of Light School Good 0.4 miles University of Sunderland Good 0.5 miles Dame Dorothy Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Grange Park Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Sunderland Children's Centre East Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Hudson Road Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Secondary Good 0.8 miles Argyle House School 0.9 miles Redby Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Primary 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Sunderland IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Sunderland 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 Sunderland 491 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Sunderland are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure city where serious incidents remain uncommon.

163 Violence & Sexual Offences
160 Anti-Social Behaviour
34 Shoplifting
33 Criminal Damage & Arson
21 Other Crime
19 Other Theft
17 Public Order
14 Burglary
14 Vehicle Crime
6 Drugs
6 Robbery
3 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
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 4 stations

Sunderland Train Station 0.4 miles
Heworth Train Station 7.4 miles
Chester-Le-Street Train Station 8.6 miles
Manors Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ayres Quay 0 yards Millfield 0.6 miles Deptford 0.6 miles Monkwearmouth 0.6 miles Bishopwearmouth 0.6 miles Pallion 1.2 miles Fulwell 1.2 miles Southwick 1.4 miles Roker 1.4 miles Seaburn 1.4 miles High Southwick 1.4 miles Carley Hill 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Sunderland
Ward Washington South
Constituency Washington and Sunderland West
Parish Sunderland, unparished area
Region North East

Streets in Sunderland 30 shown View all streets

A1018 4 A1231 2 A183 1 A19 4 Abbay Street 1 Abbotsford Grove 1 Abbs Street 1 Abercorn Road 3 Aberdare Road 5 Abingdon Street 1 Aboyne Square 5 Acer Court 1 Acklam Avenue 2 Acomb Court 1 Addison Street 1 Adelaide Close 1 Admiral Way 1 Adolphus Street 2 Adriana Close 1 Agar Road 1 Ailesbury Street 1 Ainthorpe Close 1 Aintree Road 2 Airville Mount 2 Akeld Mews 1 Albert Road 4 Albion Street 2 Albyn Gardens 1 Aldbrough Close 1 Aldenham Road 4

Postcodes in Sunderland 50 shown View all postcodes

SR1 1AE SR1 1AF SR1 1AG SR1 1BA SR1 1BB SR1 1BH SR1 1BL SR1 1BN SR1 1BU SR1 1BW SR1 1DH SR1 1DP SR1 1DX SR1 1EA SR1 1EE SR1 1EJ SR1 1EP SR1 1EQ SR1 1ER SR1 1ES SR1 1EY SR1 1HA SR1 1HG SR1 1HR SR1 1HS SR1 1HT SR1 1HZ SR1 1JE SR1 1JG SR1 1JQ SR1 1JX SR1 1JY SR1 1LB SR1 1LE SR1 1LN SR1 1LT SR1 1LZ SR1 1NA SR1 1NF SR1 1NL SR1 1NW SR1 1PA SR1 1PB SR1 1PE SR1 1PF SR1 1PG SR1 1PJ SR1 1PL SR1 1PP SR1 1PS