SR4 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 64 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 4% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00182918 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR4 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR4 0AD.
246
64
£ 30,400 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0AD 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
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SR4 0AD — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0AD. The average age is 64.1. 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)
SR4 0AD has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Academy
North View Academy
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Broadway Junior School
Christ's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Supersaver Stores0.8 km
- Premier - No.1 Filling Station0.9 km
- Andrew Butler T/A Robsons0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- All Seasons Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.7 km
- PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.9 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm1.0 km
- Meat U There0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Downey's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Spice 10.8 km
- Jade Palace0.9 km
- M & J Cafe0.8 km
- Murtha's0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Steels Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Herons Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters2.8 km
- Sunderland2.8 km
- Stadium of Light3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
- Hillside School0.1 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km
- Fordfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40AD · Data under Open Government Licence