| Council | Sunderland |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North East suburb 10% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Downhill is £119,130, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Downhill house price trends over the last 30 years.
£119,130
£370,000
£117,500
£118,804
£120,087
Is Downhill a nice place to live?
Downhill is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Downhill?
Downhill has an above average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 82 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 10% above the national average, and 9% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Downhill?
Downhill has 18 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Bexhill Academy and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Red House Academy and West Boldon Primary School.
What are the demographics of Downhill?
The majority of residents in Downhill identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.