Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR4 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR4 0BW.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR4 0BW 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, SR4 0BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR4 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BW 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. 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. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00044753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BW. 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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR4 0BW has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order17
Other crime16

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.7 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils0.9 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.1 km
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Academy 360

Good883 pupils1.2 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Grindon Service Station0.9 km
  • Urban Headshop0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Maxims0.9 km
  • Istanbul Pizza0.5 km
  • King Cod0.1 km
  • The Jolly Fryer0.6 km
  • China Diner1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.9 km
  • Coffee Zone0.9 km
  • The Protein Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar Grindon1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.0 km
  • St Peters3.0 km
  • Stadium of Light3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.1 km
  • Havelock Council Offices0.1 km
  • Fordfield Road-Front Road0.1 km
  • Hylton Road-Havelock Hospital0.2 km
  • Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km