SR4 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Dunwood, 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 0AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR4 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00044746 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNWOOD, SR4 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNWOOD, SR4 0AR.
357
41
£ 33,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0AR 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.
Area Character
SR4 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0AR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,950
1 sales · Mean £ 179,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0AR has low crime rates — 41 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
South Hylton Primary Academy
North View Academy
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Castletown Primary School
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Academy 360
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Highfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Shop N Drive0.7 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Hylton Road Butchers0.8 km
- Masala Bazaar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shipwrights0.6 km
- The Jolly Potter0.3 km
- The Wessington0.8 km
- Pennywell Comrades Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lucky Star0.3 km
- Pizza Caldo0.3 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.9 km
- The Jolly Fryer0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Grundfos Manufacturing Limited1.0 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.3 km
- Super Tramp0.9 km
- The Village Pantry0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters4.0 km
- Sunderland4.1 km
- Stadium of Light4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Park0.3 km
- High Street - Metro0.4 km
- High Street - Metro0.4 km
- South Hylton Metro0.4 km
- South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40AR · Data under Open Government Licence