HOOD CLOSE, SR5 1EL House Prices & Local Information

SR5 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Hood Close, 0.2km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1EL 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 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

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