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House prices in Sunderland
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Sunderland have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.9% to a typical £145,921, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £156,238.
That's 46% below the UK average of £271,295.
Sunderland house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Sunderland
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- SR6 ▼ -5.9% £180,000 616 sales
- NE9 ▲ +1.5% £176,396 88 sales
- SR3 ▼ -10.1% £170,000 1,119 sales
- NE38 ▲ +3.1% £162,000 708 sales
- DH4 ▼ -6.3% £152,000 961 sales
- SR2 ▲ +4.1% £126,250 1,176 sales
- NE37 ▲ +4.2% £122,998 526 sales
- DH5 ▼ -11.8% £122,500 759 sales
- SR4 ▲ +8.4% £117,500 1,251 sales
- SR5 ▲ +10.4% £110,000 705 sales
- SR1 ▲ +24.1% £50,000 225 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £262,538 ▲ +6.2%
- Semi-detached £156,238 ▲ +7.9%
- Terraced £126,357 ▲ +7.4%
- Flat £81,280 ▲ +2.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 49 WARWICK STREET, SR5 1DL | £134,950 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 DENE STREET, SR4 6JB | £90,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 THE VILLAGE, SR2 0NQ | £318,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 43 MULBERRY AVENUE, SR5 5AZ | £115,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 TROTTER TERRACE, SR2 0LA | £95,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 BEECHWOOD STREET, SR2 7LU | £154,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 26 AILESBURY STREET, SR4 6EW | £80,000 |
| Apr 2026 | ECHO BUILDING WEST WEAR STREET, SR1 1XD | £34,213 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 NYE DENE, SR5 3DP | £120,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 95 GLENEAGLES ROAD, SR4 8JF | £108,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Sunderland costs 4.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Sunderland ranks nationally →
Sunderland is the 13th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 145,230 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Sunderland.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.1%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £791
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Gateshead £158,765
- House prices in South Tyneside £159,318
- House prices in Doncaster £172,857
- House prices in Barnsley £173,077
- House prices in St Helens £182,923
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Sunderland?
- The average house price in Sunderland is £145,921, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Sunderland changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Sunderland have risen +6.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Sunderland by property type?
- Latest average prices in Sunderland:
- detached homes: £262,538
- semi-detached homes: £156,238
- terraced homes: £126,357
- flats: £81,280
- Is Sunderland affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Sunderland costs 4.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Sunderland ranks nationally.
- Is Sunderland an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Sunderland costs £145,921 — 46% less than the UK average of £271,295. Sunderland is the 13th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Sunderland?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Sunderland's average of £145,921, expect roughly £400–£550 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £700–£950 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Sunderland?
- On a typical Sunderland sale at £145,921, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,800–£2,600, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Sunderland?
- Moving home in Sunderland typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.