WAYMAN STREET, SR5 1ED House Prices & Local Information

SR5 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wayman Street, 0.2km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1ED is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00044212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.