Towns and cities in Sunderland by population
All 6 populated places in Sunderland, ranked by current population. The largest is Sunderland, with 170,134 people.
Every place in Sunderland, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Sunderland's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 303,580 against an official 288,606. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 170,134 |
| 2 | Washington | 67,085 |
| 3 | Houghton-Le-Spring | 36,746 |
| 4 | Hetton-Le-Hole | 14,402 |
| 5 | Ryhope | 14,000 |
| 6 | East Rainton | 1,213 |
Common questions
What is the population of Sunderland?
288,606, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Sunderland. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Sunderland?
Sunderland, with 170,134 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 6 recorded places in Sunderland by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.