House prices in Sunderland
The median price paid for a home in Sunderland was £135,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,240 sales. House prices in Sunderland fell 2.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Sunderland was 13% lower than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Sunderland was £707 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Sunderland had 8.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Sunderland stands out
- Sunderland has the 9th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £135,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Sunderland has the 24th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £707 a month in August 2026.
- Sunderland is the 31st most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Sunderland
The median price paid in Sunderland was £135,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,240 sales, or £1,678 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £275,000 | 443 | £2,500 | −3.5% | +5.8% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £157,250 | 1,184 | £1,932 | +1.4% | +15.9% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £110,000 | 1,351 | £1,290 | +2.3% | +22.2% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £62,000 | 262 | £1,058 | 0.0% | −4.2% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | £135,000 | −2.9% | +12.5% | £1,678 | −0.5% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Sunderland sold for a median £1,678 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% lower than the figure for North East (£1,926).
Sunderland has the 9th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its −2.9% change over the year is the 48th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest fall of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Sunderland
The average private rent in Sunderland was £707 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Sunderland are 28.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Sunderland has the 24th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Deprivation in Sunderland
Sunderland is the 31st most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 31st |
| Income | 42nd |
| Employment | 10th |
| Education and skills | 52nd |
| Health | 6th |
| Crime | 40th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 270th |
| Living environment | 128th |
How many homes sell in Sunderland
2,464 homes were sold in Sunderland in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.85 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Sunderland were 5.6% up on the year before and 34.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 70th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th fewest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Sunderland
The police recorded 23,547 crimes in Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Sunderland fell 18.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 30.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.99 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.59 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.88 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.62 |
Sunderland has the 136th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 4th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Sunderland
94.7% of premises in Sunderland can get gigabit broadband and 98.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 80.6% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 60th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.9% of premises in Sunderland get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Sunderland
In the year ending June 2025, 9,616 people moved to Sunderland from elsewhere in the UK and 10,432 moved away, a net loss of 816 (2.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- County Durham 2,140
- Newcastle upon Tyne 869
- Gateshead 862
Most moved out to
- County Durham 2,428
- Newcastle upon Tyne 922
- South Tyneside 733
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Sunderland
How much does a house cost in Sunderland?
The median price paid for a home in Sunderland was £135,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £275,000; semi-detached £157,250; terraced £110,000; flats £62,000.
Are house prices in Sunderland going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Sunderland fell 2.9%, and over five years it rose 12.5%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Sunderland?
The average private rent in Sunderland was £707 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £523; 2 bed £647; 3 bed £773; 4+ bed £1,079.
Is Sunderland a safe place to live?
Sunderland had 8.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 136th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Sunderland?
80.6% of premises in Sunderland can get full fibre and 94.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Tyneside 12 km
- Gateshead 18 km
- North Tyneside 20 km
- Hartlepool 23 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne 24 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.