SR5 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 SR5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00170218 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1BH.
202
31
£ 35,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1BH 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 1BH — age 31, 32% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1BH. 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 1BH is moderate at 80 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
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Cakebox Sunderland Ltd0.5 km
- Candyland0.5 km
- Mini Mart0.9 km
- Monsoon Accessorize0.5 km
- Muller0.8 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Barclay Lodge0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.5 km
- Cooper Rose0.9 km
- Greens0.7 km
- No 2 Church Lane0.6 km
- The Beehive0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Cafe W0.7 km
- Jazzys0.8 km
- Sorrento0.9 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.4 km
- The Olive Branch0.9 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.8 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.7 km
- Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar0.5 km
- Jay's Flavours0.9 km
- Naga Noodles0.8 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters0.2 km
- Sunderland0.7 km
- Stadium of Light0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hay Street0.2 km
- St Peters Metro0.2 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: SR51BH · Data under Open Government Licence