SR4 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxton Close, 0.8km from South Hylton in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.3% 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00044751 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXTON CLOSE, SR4 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXTON CLOSE, SR4 0BE.
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32
£ 30,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0BE 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.
Area Character
SR4 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BE. The average age is 31.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,995
21 sales · Mean £ 129,901
Detached
£ 160,250
22 sales · Mean £ 157,087
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Academy
North View Academy
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Christ's College
South Hylton Primary Academy
Academy 360
Broadway Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Purba Newsagents0.8 km
- Urban Headshop0.9 km
- Pallion Convenience Store0.9 km
- Costcutters0.4 km
- Fairleys0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.6 km
- Coffee Zone0.9 km
- The Protein Bar0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Istanbul Pizza0.5 km
- King Cod0.4 km
- The Jolly Fryer0.6 km
- Million Dollar Milkshakes0.9 km
- Premier Deli0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pennywell Comrades Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters3.2 km
- Sunderland3.2 km
- Stadium of Light3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fordfield Road-Field Square0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Keelmans Lane0.3 km
- St Lukes Road-Forest Rd0.3 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BE · Data under Open Government Licence