SR4 0EA 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0EA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00044752 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, SR4 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, SR4 0EA.
291
34
£ 30,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0EA 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.
Area Character
SR4 0EA has a significant social housing presence — 41% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0EA. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0EA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Academy
North View Academy
Christ's College
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Broadway Junior School
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Academy 360
South Hylton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.9 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Grindon Service Station0.8 km
- Urban Headshop0.7 km
- Costcutters0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Maxims0.8 km
- Chom Chom Spice0.8 km
- Good Taste0.8 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.4 km
- King Cod0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- The Snack Shack0.9 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.8 km
- Coffee Zone0.7 km
- The Protein Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Spar Grindon0.8 km
- The Co-Op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pennywell Comrades Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.1 km
- St Peters3.2 km
- Stadium of Light3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Havelock Council Offices0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Havelock Hospital0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Havelock Hospital0.1 km
- Havelock Council Offices0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Field Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40EA · Data under Open Government Licence