Area Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SR4 postcode area.

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Population

40,966

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,150 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

SR4 is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

home £150,002 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR4 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 952 active and 250 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SR4 (15%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SR4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SR4 are around £150k, up 4.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SR4 at 385 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 41 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 SR4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5131
Anti-social behaviour2725
Criminal damage and arson1809
Shoplifting1439
Public order1083

school Local Schools

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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils
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Barnes Junior School

Good341 pupils
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils
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Grindon Infant School

Good205 pupils
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Premier
  • Premier - No.1 Filling Station
  • Premier - Pennywell Supermarket
  • Premier - Uncle Sams Convenience Store
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Cheema's American Pool And Snooker
  • S Hylton Working Mens Club
  • The Volt
  • Buzz Bingo
  • Chesters
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Danielle's Delights
  • Leisure United
  • Love Lily
  • S & J Hot And Cold Food
  • The Purple Lily Bistro
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Asda
  • Herons Foods
  • Home Bargains
  • Iceland
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • K & J Catering
  • KFC
  • So Wok Noodle Bar And Bistro
  • Spice 1
  • Subway
  • + 64 more