Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FELSTEAD CRESCENT, SR4 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELSTEAD CRESCENT, SR4 0AB.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR4 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SR4 0AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.

home £91,992 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR4 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felstead Crescent, 0.5km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.9% year-on-year. 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00044496 (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 0AB. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 91,660

4 sales · Mean £ 96,080

Terraced

£ 90,000

2 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

SR4 0AB has low crime rates — 29 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 offences74
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime15
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils0.9 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 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 pupils1.3 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Supersaver Stores0.8 km
  • The Meeting Place Shop The Forge U-Student Village0.9 km
  • Premier - No.1 Filling Station0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • All Seasons Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.6 km
  • PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.8 km
  • Meat U There0.9 km
  • Miraflores Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Spice 10.7 km
  • Jade Palace0.8 km
  • M & J Cafe0.8 km
  • Murtha's0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Steels Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Herons Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters2.7 km
  • Sunderland2.8 km
  • Stadium of Light3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westmoor Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
  • West Moor Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
  • Front Road-Forbeck Road0.2 km
  • Front Road-Forbeck Road0.2 km
  • Hillside School0.2 km