Town Pop. 1,074

Living in South Bents: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Bents is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 70/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 14/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SR6 postcode district, South Bents ranks 3rd. Against the wider SR6 district average of 65/100, that is 10 points below. On transport specifically, South Bents sits 10 points below the SR6 district figure of 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SR6 postcode district.

55
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South Bents scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
14
254.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 71 crimes
↑ 747% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cleveland View 110 crimes
  2. 2 Kings Avenue 35 crimes
  3. 3 Seafields 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.289 · PM2.5 5.57 · PM10 9.445 µg/m³
75
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
51
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Fulwell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Monkwearmouth AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Seaburn Dene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitburn Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitburn Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsSouth Tyneside District Hospital2.9 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust3 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsGateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks77.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitburn Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,834 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)71.6%
available across Sunderland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.1%Student3.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership93.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sunderland · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
70
Seaburn 1 mi
Stadium of Light 1.7 mi
East Boldon 2 mi
J3 A194(M) 5.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 6.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £398,475 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£336k £372k £409k £445k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whitburn (South Tyneside) 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cleadon 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Boldon and West Boldon 68 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Boldon Colliery 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Jarrow 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 6.1 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 6.2 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 6.7 mi away ⇄
Shiney Row and Penshaw 61 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bents a nice place to live?

South Bents is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Bents is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is South Bents?

Crime levels in South Bents are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 14/100. There were 273 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Bents?

Among the top-rated schools in South Bents are Fulwell Junior School, Monkwearmouth Academy and Seaburn Dene Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in South Bents in total.

What are house prices like in South Bents?

The current median house price in South Bents is £398,475, around 40% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in South Bents

SR6 65 ⇄

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