SR5 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 1004 active and 445 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SR5 (20%) 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 (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SR5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SR5 are around £123k, down 8.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SR5 at 433 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 42 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 SR5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SR5 postcode area.
34,453
42
£ 30,257 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
With 40% social renting, SR5 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hylton Red House Nursery School
Grange Park Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Willow Wood Community Primary School
Castletown Primary School
Hylton Castle Primary School
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Red House Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Best One Witherwack
- Greggs
- Greggs
- Premier - Castletown Convenience Store
- Premier (Hylton Convenience Store)
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The North Star
- Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club
- Colliery Tavern
- Deaf Society
- Grange Hotel
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
- Clash Hospitality Ltd
- Fausto Acqua
- Meet And Eat
- Nissan / Vending Dept
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl
- Aldi
- Asda
- Heron Foods
- Iceland
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Solo Pizza
- Southwick Chippy
- Spice Junction
- Subway
- Subway
- + 35 more
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