SR1 1HT is an up-and-coming urban area on John Street, 0.9km from Garth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.
Safety: Crime rates are high (402 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £36k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SR1 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00170234 (shared with 162 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN STREET, SR1 1HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN STREET, SR1 1HT.
464
27
£ 31,000 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR1 1HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, SR1 1HT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR1 1HT. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 89,100
14 sales · Mean £ 84,288
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near SR1 1HT are high at 402 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hudson Road Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Thornhill Academy
Consilium Evolve
Valley Road Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.8 km
- Poplar House0.3 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Barclay Lodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Lidl Ryhope Road1.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Wild Fire Pizza0.8 km
- Berto's0.7 km
- Yuvraaj Restaurant0.7 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.4 km
- Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar0.4 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- 99P Store0.2 km
- Admiral0.2 km
- Port Bierhaus0.1 km
- The Candy Man0.2 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.3 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Bar Justice0.2 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- The Church Door0.2 km
- Cooper Rose0.6 km
- Greens0.6 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.1 km
- Barista0.3 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Mumbai Silk0.7 km
- + 66 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland0.2 km
- St Peters0.6 km
- Stadium of Light1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Athenaeum Street0.0 km
- Athenaeum Street0.0 km
- John Street0.0 km
- John Street0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR11HT · Data under Open Government Licence