| Council | Sunderland |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North East suburb 29% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in New Town is £141,400, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows New Town house price trends over the last 30 years.
£141,400
£253,233
£95,000
£155,400
£93,045
Is New Town a nice place to live?
New Town 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.
How safe is New Town?
New Town has an above average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 96 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 29% above the national average, and 28% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in New Town?
New Town has 14 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Bernard Gilpin Primary School and Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Shiney Row Primary School and Newbottle Primary Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of New Town?
The majority of residents in New Town identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).