Living in SR6, Sunderland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SR6 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 SR6
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central SR6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £82,500 to £615,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 ATKINSON ROAD, SR6 9AT | terraced | £173,000 | 2026-06-25 |
| 2 DACRE ROAD, SR6 8EL | detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 97 DEEPDENE ROAD, SR6 8DR | terraced | £249,950 | 2026-05-15 |
| 80 OCEAN PARK ROAD, SR6 8BP | semi-detached | £299,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 20 MARSHALL STREET, SR6 9BG | terraced | £153,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 30 DACRE ROAD, SR6 8EL | semi-detached | £208,000 | 2026-04-17 |
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
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Redby Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Whitburn Village Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
24 state primary and 6 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 SR6, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
93 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SR6 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sunderland's figures.
Common questions about SR6
What is the average house price in SR6?
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 SR6?
Prices in Sunderland are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SR6?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central SR6 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £82,500 to £615,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SR6?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central SR6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SR6?
93 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR6 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SR6 at risk of flooding?
Central SR6 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 SR6 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 £220,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 93 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SR6 safe?
93 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? SR6 or SR1, SR6 or SR5, SR6 or NE36.
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