Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BOROUGH ROAD, SR1 1PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, SR1 1PL.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR1 1PL 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SR1 1PL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR1 1PL is an up-and-coming urban area on Borough Road, 0.9km from Moor, Town in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR1 1PL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (347 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00044835 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR1 1PL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SR1 1PL are high at 347 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.

Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting293
Anti-social behaviour258
Public order124
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils0.3 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils1.0 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.3 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The Acorn Guest House0.7 km
  • Poplar House0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Wild Fire Pizza0.9 km
  • Rainbow Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • Berto's0.9 km
  • Yuvraaj Restaurant0.6 km
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.4 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • The Boars Head Volare1.0 km
  • Bar Justice0.3 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • The Church Door0.4 km
  • Cooper Rose0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • 99P Store0.2 km
  • Admiral0.3 km
  • Port Bierhaus0.3 km
  • The Candy Man0.4 km
  • Dicksons Pork Shop0.4 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.3 km
  • Barista0.4 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Mumbai Silk0.5 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Ryhope Road0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.3 km
  • St Peters0.8 km
  • Stadium of Light1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Toward Road-Borough Road0.0 km
  • Borough Road-Toward Street0.0 km
  • Borough Road0.1 km
  • Frederick Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km