Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FORDFIELD ROAD, SR4 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDFIELD ROAD, SR4 0DD.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SR4 0DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 89% 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.

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

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

For families considering a move, SR4 0DD represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00182868 (shared with 11 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 0DD. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 84,000

2 sales · Mean £ 84,000

Terraced

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

SR4 0DD 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 behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order18
Other crime15

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.0 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.1 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils1.2 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe1.0 km
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.8 km
  • Coffee Zone0.9 km
  • The Protein Bar0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Maxims1.0 km
  • M & J Cafe0.9 km
  • Istanbul Pizza0.6 km
  • King Cod0.2 km
  • The Jolly Fryer0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Purba Newsagents0.6 km
  • Urban Headshop0.9 km
  • Fordland Convenience Store (Best One)0.9 km
  • Pallion Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.0 km
  • Fordfield Road-Front Road0.1 km
  • Front Road-Fordfield Road0.1 km
  • Front Road-Fordfield Road0.1 km
  • Fordfield Road0.2 km