SR4 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Front Road, 0.6km from Pallion in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00044496 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT ROAD, SR4 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT ROAD, SR4 0DW.
346
36
£ 30,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0DW 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SR4 0DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0DW. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 118,995
1 sales · Mean £ 118,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0DW has low crime rates — 24 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
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Christ's College
Pennywell Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Supersaver Stores0.9 km
- Purba Newsagents0.6 km
- Andrew Butler T/A Robsons0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.7 km
- Miraflores Cafe1.0 km
- Smugglers Coffee0.9 km
- PoshStreetFood @ The Social And Kitchen0.9 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 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
- + 13 more
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
- West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.1 km
- West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.1 km
- St Lukes Road-Westmoor Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40DW · Data under Open Government Licence