Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HIGH ELMS, SR4 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ELMS, SR4 0AH.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR4 0AH 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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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in SR4 0AH — 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 down 31.8% year-on-year.

home £167,462 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR4 0AH is a safe, established residential area on High Elms, 0.3km from South Hylton in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Anne's ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR4 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00044746 (shared with 12 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 0AH. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%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

Semi-Detached

£ 149,950

3 sales · Mean £ 143,466

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

SR4 0AH has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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South Hylton Primary Academy

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Castletown Primary School

Good378 pupils0.9 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.0 km
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Academy 360

Good883 pupils1.1 km
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Castle View Enterprise Academy

Good1006 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
  • Shop N Drive0.7 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Fairleys1.0 km
  • Hylton Road Butchers0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shipwrights0.6 km
  • The Jolly Potter0.4 km
  • The Wessington0.8 km
  • Pennywell Comrades Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lucky Star0.4 km
  • Pizza Caldo0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Istanbul Pizza0.8 km
  • The Jolly Fryer0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Grundfos Manufacturing Limited1.0 km
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.3 km
  • Super Tramp0.9 km
  • The Village Pantry0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters4.0 km
  • Sunderland4.1 km
  • Stadium of Light4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside Park0.2 km
  • South Hylton Metro0.4 km
  • High Street - Metro0.4 km
  • South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.4 km
  • High Street - Metro0.4 km