Living in SR5, Sunderland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SR5 in Sunderland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sunderland: £143,216, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around SR5
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central SR5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £50,000 to £300,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 RHODESIA ROAD, SR5 5NB | semi-detached | £104,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 113 RENFREW ROAD, SR5 5PS | semi-detached | £99,950 | 2026-06-03 |
| 37 LAING CLOSE, SR5 3FP | detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 61 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, SR5 5QD | terraced | £60,500 | 2026-02-09 |
| 3 REDRUTH SQUARE, SR5 5QW | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-02-09 |
| 63 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, SR5 5QD | terraced | £93,000 | 2026-01-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
58 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Red House Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Castletown Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
34 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Argyle House School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SR5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Sunderland.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.2% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
211 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SR5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sunderland's figures.
Common questions about SR5
What is the average house price in SR5?
The average sold price in Sunderland is £143,216 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SR5?
Prices in Sunderland are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SR5?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central SR5 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £50,000 to £300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SR5?
58 schools sit within 3 miles of central SR5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SR5?
211 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SR5 at risk of flooding?
Central SR5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SR5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 211 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SR5 safe?
211 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SR5 or SR4, SR5 or NE36, SR5 or SR6.
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