Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR1 3LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR1 3LD.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR1 3LD 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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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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

SR1 3LD has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 3LD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Bishopwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR1 3LD is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (606 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 3LD are sourced from Output Area E00044180 (shared with 47 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 3LD. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near SR1 3LD are high at 606 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 offences454
Shoplifting312
Anti-social behaviour272
Public order157
Other theft85

school Local Schools

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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.9 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.9 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils1.1 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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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Gordon Newsagent0.8 km
  • 99P Store0.2 km
  • Admiral0.1 km
  • Port Bierhaus0.2 km
  • The Candy Man0.3 km
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Acorn Guest House1.0 km
  • Poplar House0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Lansdowne0.9 km
  • Bar Justice0.3 km
  • The Church Door0.3 km
  • Cooper Rose0.4 km
  • Greens0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Wild Fire Pizza0.6 km
  • Berto's0.6 km
  • Yuvraaj Restaurant0.8 km
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.2 km
  • Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar0.1 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.2 km
  • Barista0.1 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Mumbai Silk0.7 km
  • + 68 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.1 km
  • St Peters0.5 km
  • Stadium of Light1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • Sunderland0.1 km
  • Fawcett Street0.1 km
  • Fawcett Street0.1 km
  • Sunderland0.1 km