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.
SR1 3LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR1 3LD.
226
60
£ 31,000 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hudson Road Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Beacon of Light School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Consilium Evolve
Thornhill Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SR13LD · Data under Open Government Licence