SR4 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Friar Road, 0.7km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BN 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00044753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIAR ROAD, SR4 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR ROAD, SR4 0BN.
313
38
£ 30,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0BN 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
Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in SR4 0BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BN. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,000
2 sales · Mean £ 109,000
Terraced
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BN has low crime rates — 30 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
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Christ's College
Broadway Junior School
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Academy 360
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Sunderland Wine And Convenience1.0 km
- Purba Newsagents0.7 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Grindon Service Station0.9 km
- Urban Headshop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Maxims0.9 km
- M & J Cafe0.9 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.5 km
- King Cod0.1 km
- The Jolly Fryer0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.9 km
- Coffee Zone0.9 km
- The Protein Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Grindon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters3.0 km
- Sunderland3.0 km
- Stadium of Light3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.1 km
- Fordfield Road-Front Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.1 km
- Fordfield Road-Field Square0.2 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BN · Data under Open Government Licence