Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FRONT ROAD, SR4 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT ROAD, SR4 0DL.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

36

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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 0DL 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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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SR4 0DL has a significant social housing presence — 62% 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.

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

SR4 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Road, 0.6km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% 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 27 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. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00044496 (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 0DL. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 137,995

5 sales · Mean £ 138,897

Terraced

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

Semi-Detached

£ 104,745

1 sales · Mean £ 104,745

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

SR4 0DL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order9
Other crime9

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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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils1.1 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good1.2 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.3 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Supersaver Stores0.9 km
  • Purba Newsagents0.5 km
  • Andrew Butler T/A Robsons0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.7 km
  • Miraflores Cafe0.9 km
  • Smugglers Coffee0.9 km
  • PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.9 km
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Spice 10.9 km
  • Bow's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chinese 2 Go0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Herons Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters2.9 km
  • Sunderland2.9 km
  • Stadium of Light3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Road-Forbeck Road0.0 km
  • Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
  • West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.2 km
  • West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.2 km
  • Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km