Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FOREST ROAD, SR4 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, SR4 0DS.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime11
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.2 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.2 km
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South Hylton Primary Academy

Good278 pupils1.2 km
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Good375 pupils1.3 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.9 km
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.7 km
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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
fastfood

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