Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Sunniside

A snapshot of life in Sunniside, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Sunniside is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 3,422. The average house price is £196,194 and the overall crime rate is 90.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sunniside ranks

Population

3,422

Avg House Price

£196,194

Crime Rate

90.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

296 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,952

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sunniside's detached homes (£352,583) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£92,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sunniside prices have risen 64% over the last 9 years (£119,454 → £196,194).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£352,583	£345,000	15
Semi-Detached	£217,152	£205,141	18
Terraced	£134,263	£135,000	31
Flat	£92,500	£90,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sunniside is 90.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sunniside: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Sunniside averages 296 Mbps — 196% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sunniside homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	66.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,147

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,422
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£27,952
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	60.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sunniside?

The average house price in Sunniside is £196,194 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sunniside?

The most affordable entry point in Sunniside is a flat, with an average price of £92,500.

Is Sunniside a safe place to live?

Sunniside has a recorded crime rate of 90.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Sunniside?

Average broadband download speeds in Sunniside are around 296 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Sunniside?

Sunniside is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 3,422.

Most compared with

How does Sunniside stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Sunniside

House price: £98,964 · £196,194
Crime rate: 89.1 · 90
Distance: 5.1 mi

Backworth

Sunniside

House price: £278,446 · £196,194
Crime rate: 81.9 · 90
Distance: 9.9 mi

Bedlington

Sunniside

House price: £174,241 · £196,194
Crime rate: 71.3 · 90
Distance: 15.0 mi

Birtley

Sunniside

House price: £184,121 · £196,194
Crime rate: 89.8 · 90
Distance: 4.6 mi

Blaydon

Sunniside

House price: £172,401 · £196,194
Crime rate: 89.9 · 90
Distance: 2.8 mi

Blyth (Northumberland)

Sunniside

House price: £162,107 · £196,194
Crime rate: 71.5 · 90
Distance: 15.0 mi

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