SR5 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Wilson Street North, 0.3km from Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 SR5 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00170218 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILSON STREET NORTH, SR5 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILSON STREET NORTH, SR5 1BB.
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31
£ 35,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SR5 1BB — age 31, 32% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1BB. The average age is 31.0. 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)
Crime around SR5 1BB is above average at 113 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
Beacon of Light School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Southwick Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Joy Plus Asian Supermarket0.6 km
- Rays Convenience Stores1.0 km
- 99P Store0.9 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Port Bierhaus0.7 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Sloanes Sports Bar0.7 km
- Bar Justice0.7 km
- The Church Door0.7 km
- Colliery Tavern0.5 km
- Cooper Rose1.0 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- BURGeR0.9 km
- Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North0.8 km
- Sambuca0.8 km
- Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.7 km
- Barista0.6 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Amigo1.0 km
- Albert's Place0.7 km
- Lunch Box1.0 km
- Berto's0.2 km
- La Dolce Vita0.5 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Barclay Lodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters0.2 km
- Stadium of Light0.7 km
- Sunderland0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hay Street0.1 km
- St Peters Metro0.1 km
- St Peters Rail Station0.2 km
- St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- St Peters Metro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51BB · Data under Open Government Licence