SR4 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forest Road, 0.8km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00182868 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, SR4 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, SR4 0DS.
425
27
£ 30,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR4 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. £159k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0DS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,995
3 sales · Mean £ 126,646
Detached
£ 140,995
5 sales · Mean £ 143,595
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0DS 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
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Christ's College
South Hylton Primary Academy
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.9 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Purba Newsagents0.7 km
- Pallion Convenience Store0.7 km
- Costcutters0.5 km
- Fairleys0.5 km
- Ford Post Office0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Istanbul Pizza0.7 km
- King Cod0.4 km
- The Jolly Fryer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters3.1 km
- Sunderland3.1 km
- Stadium of Light3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.2 km
- St Lukes Road-Flax Square0.2 km
- St Lukes Road-Forest Rd0.2 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40DS · Data under Open Government Licence