SR4 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fordham Square, 0.3km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00044468 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDHAM SQUARE, SR4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDHAM SQUARE, SR4 0BB.
373
38
£ 30,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0BB 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 0BB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BB has low crime rates — 22 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
Broadway Junior School
North View Academy
Barnes Junior School
Barnes Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Purba Newsagents0.3 km
- Grindon Service Station0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Meat U There0.7 km
- Miraflores Cafe0.6 km
- Smugglers Coffee0.8 km
- All Seasons Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bow's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Chinese 2 Go0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- J Brothers0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sir John Short Raob Club1.0 km
- Steels Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Herons Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.6 km
- St Peters2.6 km
- Stadium of Light3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hylton Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Fordham Road0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Fordenbridge Road0.2 km
- Hylton Road-Hadleigh Road0.2 km
- Hylton Road-Cemetery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BB · Data under Open Government Licence