| Council | Sunderland |
| Crime Rate | Average for a UK city 14% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Sunderland is £147,889, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sunderland house price trends over the last 30 years.
£147,889
£294,350
£79,794
£161,157
£130,910
Is Sunderland a nice place to live?
Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
Sunderland has an average crime rate for a UK city, with around 85 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% above the national average, and 13% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Sunderland?
Sunderland has 91 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Bexhill Academy, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Fulwell Infant School Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Red House Academy and West Boldon Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Sunderland?
The majority of residents in Sunderland identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).