High Street East

Sunderland, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: At £50,592, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: First-time BuyersGood

Affordable at £50,592 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (47), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £50,592 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

58
Liveability Score
Top 12% in SunderlandTop 14% nationally
High confidence Based on 75 transactions, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

High Street East is located in Sunderland. Crime is around average for the area, with 228 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (High Street East-Hartley Street) is 110m away. The median property price is £50,592, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 75 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (47)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£50,592
Median Price
75
Transactions (2015–2025)
-24.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Public Services Nearby

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Transport Links

High Street East-Hartley Street bus_stop110m
High Street East-Youlls Passage bus_stop124m
High Street East-Fish Quay bus_stop128m
High Street East-Cork Street bus_stop241m
Prospect Row-Hartley Street bus_stop243m
Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station889m
St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station922m
St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station929m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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