SR1 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 288 active and 385 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SR1 (33%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside older urban residents living independently, often in affordable flats (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SR1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SR1 are around £50k, down 26.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SR1 at 2203 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SR1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Sunderland, North East
SR1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SR1 postcode area.
groups
Population5,624
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 26,550 /yr
work
Employed32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
9/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
10/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in SR1 — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.
home £50,241 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%
Economic Activity
32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences3559
Anti-social behaviour2460
Shoplifting1830
Public order1015
Other theft790
school Local Schools
P
Hudson Road Primary School
Good315 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Sunderland
- Poplar House
- Premier Inn
- Travelodge
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Dicksons Pork Shop
- Greggs
- Greggs
- Batch'd
- Home Bargains
- + 51 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Spot White Sunderland
- The Blandford
- William Jameson
- 7EVEN
- Angels Place
- + 37 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Angelo's Ristorante
- Aperitif
- Biscop'S@theminster
- Bizr
- Brew & Bake Cafe
- + 68 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods
- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Bubble CiTea
- Esquires Coffee Sunderland
- Mr Bs Burgers Fries Cakes And Shakes
- Next Retail Ltd
- Wrap It Up Your Way
- + 41 more
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Area Profile: SR1 · Data under Open Government Licence