SR4 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fordenbridge Road, 0.5km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00044471 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDENBRIDGE ROAD, SR4 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDENBRIDGE ROAD, SR4 0AZ.
205
47
£ 30,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0AZ 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
SR4 0AZ has a significant social housing presence — 72% 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 0AZ. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,250
2 sales · Mean £ 109,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0AZ has low crime rates — 35 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
Broadway Junior School
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Christ's College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.8 km
- Supersaver Stores1.0 km
- Premier - No.1 Filling Station0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- All Seasons Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.9 km
- Meat U There0.9 km
- Miraflores Cafe0.8 km
- Smugglers Coffee0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Downey's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Maxims0.8 km
- Spice 10.9 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.8 km
- King Cod0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Steels Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Herons Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.8 km
- St Peters2.8 km
- Stadium of Light3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hylton Road-Fordenbridge Road0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Hadleigh Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km
- Hillside School0.2 km
- Havelock Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40AZ · Data under Open Government Licence