SR4 in Sunderland shows rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation, with five-year rent growth of 4.8% annually compared to price growth of 1.7%. The district ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for trajectory strength, with a trajectory score of 58.0/100, and sits at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, suggesting early structural development. Population growth of 1.0% over five years indicates stability rather than expansion. The rental yield advantage suggests investor income returns exceed property value increases, a pattern worth monitoring for sustainability and broader economic factors affecting the North East property market.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Sunderland · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
Sunderland (SR4) common questions
Is Sunderland up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sunderland (SR4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 14% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sunderland safe?
Sunderland has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sunderland?
The average property price in Sunderland (SR4) is £155k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sunderland?
The median monthly rent in Sunderland (SR4) is £693 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sunderland?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sunderland (SR5), Sunderland (SR3), Sunderland (SR1), Sunderland (SR2), Houghton Le Spring (DH4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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