SR1 in Sunderland demonstrates a 56.6/100 trajectory score, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally and indicating strong market fundamentals. The district remains in pre-cursor gentrification phase, suggesting early-stage development potential. Five-year performance shows rental growth of 4.8% compound annual growth rate, substantially outpacing price appreciation at 1.7%. Population growth over the same period registered 1.0%. This rental-to-price dynamic—where rents have expanded nearly three times faster than capital values—reflects investor activity focused on yield rather than rapid capital appreciation. The pre-cursor gentrification status indicates the area has not yet experienced broader physical or demographic transformation, though the rental metrics suggest growing landlord interest in the district.
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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 up 1.4 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
Sunderland (SR1) common questions
Is Sunderland up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sunderland (SR1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 13% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sunderland safe?
Sunderland has a safety score of 57/100 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 (SR1) 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 (SR1) is £693 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sunderland?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sunderland (SR2), Sunderland (SR4), Sunderland (SR6), Sunderland (SR5), Sunderland (SR3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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