SR5 1DG is an active urban area located 0.1km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1DG is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00044235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1DG.
150
55
£ 29,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DG 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
With 82% social renting, SR5 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1DG. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near SR5 1DG are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beacon of Light School
Grange Park Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Manticore Catering0.9 km
- Berto's0.4 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
- La Dolce Vita0.2 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- The Candy Man1.0 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Cakebox Sunderland Ltd1.0 km
- Candyland1.0 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Church Door1.0 km
- Colliery Tavern0.1 km
- The Demi0.2 km
- Albion, The0.8 km
- The Avenue0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Barista0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.9 km
- Wing Strip Limited0.9 km
- Jazzys0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Barclay Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.2 km
- St Peters0.6 km
- Sunderland1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.0 km
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Stadium Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DG · Data under Open Government Licence