Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FORDHAM ROAD, SR4 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDHAM ROAD, SR4 0AA.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR4 0AA 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR4 0AA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR4 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fordham Road, 0.4km from Pallion in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 SR4 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00044493 (shared with 6 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 SR4 0AA. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 82,500

1 sales · Mean £ 82,500

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

SR4 0AA has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime16
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils0.9 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils0.9 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good1.0 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils1.5 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.5 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Supersaver Stores0.7 km
  • The Meeting Place Shop The Forge U-Student Village0.8 km
  • Premier - No.1 Filling Station0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • All Seasons Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.5 km
  • Sunderland Wall0.9 km
  • PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.6 km
  • Meat U There0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Spice 10.7 km
  • Jade Palace0.6 km
  • M & J Cafe0.8 km
  • Murtha's0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Steels Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Herons Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters2.6 km
  • Sunderland2.7 km
  • Stadium of Light2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Lukes Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
  • Westmoor Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
  • St Lukes Road-Fordham Rd0.1 km
  • West Moor Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
  • West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.2 km