Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FORDHAM ROAD, SR4 0AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

274

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /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 0AU 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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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR4 0AU's 58% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00182917 (shared with 3 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 0AU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 102,475

6 sales · Mean £ 103,158

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 100,666

Detached

£ 107,000

1 sales · Mean £ 107,000

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

SR4 0AU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Other crime15
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils0.8 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.9 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.9 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.4 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 Station0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • All Seasons Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.6 km
  • WRVS - Main Shop, Main Concourse1.0 km
  • PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.7 km
  • Streetcare1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Spice 10.6 km
  • Jade Palace0.7 km
  • M & J Cafe0.7 km
  • Murtha's0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Steels Social Club0.8 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 Light2.9 km

Bus Stops

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