SR4 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fordham Road, 0.3km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.2% 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00044468 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDHAM ROAD, SR4 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDHAM ROAD, SR4 0AX.
373
38
£ 30,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0AX 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 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 38% 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. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0AX. The average age is 38.5. 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
Terraced
£ 88,000
2 sales · Mean £ 88,000
Semi-Detached
£ 90,500
6 sales · Mean £ 85,741
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0AX has low crime rates — 26 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
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
North View Academy
Broadway Junior School
Barnes Junior School
Barnes Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Purba Newsagents0.3 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.9 km
- Supersaver Stores0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Meat U There0.7 km
- Miraflores Cafe0.6 km
- Smugglers Coffee0.7 km
- All Seasons Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bow's Thai Kitchen0.8 km
- Chinese 2 Go0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- J Brothers0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sir John Short Raob Club1.0 km
- Steels Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Herons Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters2.6 km
- Sunderland2.6 km
- Stadium of Light2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fordfield Road-Fordham Road0.2 km
- Hylton Road-Fordham Road0.2 km
- Hylton Road-Fordham Road0.2 km
- Hillside School0.2 km
- Hillside School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40AX · Data under Open Government Licence