SR4 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the SR4 postcode district in Sunderland. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£147,114

Sunderland · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
30

Median £134,500

Crimes, last 6 months
1,693

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
3

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about SR4

The average home across Sunderland is worth about £147,114 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 30 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside SR4 is £134,500, and prices have risen 4.8% over the last year.

Of 548 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in SR4, band D is the most common, and 58.6% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,693 crimes around the centre of SR4 in the six months to 2026-08, most often violence and sexual offences (524).

There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of SR4 in Sunderland, including Highfield Academy.

The district covers the Barnes & Thornhill, Deptford & Hendon, Grindon & Thorney Close, Herrington & Newbottle ward areas.

Energy ratings in SR4
A
0 · 0%
B
20 · 3.6%
C
207 · 37.8%
D
272 · 49.6%
E
48 · 8.8%
F
1 · 0.2%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 548 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in SR4, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£147,114
Detached
£263,575
Semi-detached
£157,435
Terraced
£127,831
Flat
£81,768

Prices changed +4.8% over the last year in Sunderland.

Busiest streets for sales in SR4
WEARHEAD DRIVE
2 sales · median £154,975
PADGATE ROAD
2 sales · median £135,000
CLEVELAND ROAD
1 sales · median £81,657
KIRKWOOD AVENUE
1 sales · median £230,000
SYDENHAM TERRACE
1 sales · median £181,500
CHATSWORTH STREET
1 sales · median £220,000
PETERSHAM ROAD
1 sales · median £130,000
CLOSE STREET
1 sales · median £107,500
KILLINGWORTH DRIVE
1 sales · median £260,000
ANCONA STREET
1 sales · median £53,000
SEVENOAKS DRIVE
1 sales · median £219,950
FRIAR SQUARE
1 sales · median £160,000
Recorded crime in SR4
Violence and sexual offences524
Anti-social behaviour280
Criminal damage and arson210
Shoplifting199
Public order129
Burglary84
Other theft72
Vehicle crime66
Other crime63

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-08.

Schools near SR4

Primary

  • Highfield AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Broadway Junior SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Christ's CollegeGood · 0.5 mi
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • Christ's CollegeGood · 0.5 mi
  • Academy 360Good · 0.7 mi
  • Sandhill View AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
  • City of Sunderland CollegeNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • Thornhill Park SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
Wards covered by SR4

Barnes & Thornhill · Deptford & Hendon · Grindon & Thorney Close · Herrington & Newbottle · Pallion & Ford · Pennywell & South Hylton · Penshaw & Shiney Row · Southwick

Common questions about SR4

What is the average house price in SR4?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Sunderland at £147,114 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the SR4 district have a median price of £134,500.

How much does each property type cost in SR4?

Detached £263,575, semi-detached £157,435, terraced £127,831, flats £81,768, based on the UK House Price Index for Sunderland.

Is SR4 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,693 crimes near the centre of SR4 in the six months to 2026-08. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 524 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in SR4 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 548 certificates from SR4, with 58.6% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near SR4?

3 schools within a mile of the SR4 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Christ's College. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this SR4 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.