SR5 1DP is a mixed residential area on Devonshire Street, 0.1km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SR5 1DP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00044213 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DP.
344
37
£ 29,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 37, SR5 1DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1DP. The average age is 37.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
25 sales · Mean £ 102,662
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1DP is above average at 104 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
Grange Park Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Redby Academy
Dame Dorothy Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Fulwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bella Roma & Indee0.9 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- Manticore Catering0.8 km
- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- Berto's0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- News 20000.6 km
- Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store0.9 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.7 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.6 km
- The Sweet Boutique0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Albion, The0.8 km
- New Derby1.0 km
- The Avenue0.7 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Fausto Coppa0.5 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Regimental Catering Services0.6 km
- Sunderland AFC Events0.3 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Barclay Lodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.1 km
- St Peters0.8 km
- Sunderland1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newcastle Road-Lochmaren Terrace0.1 km
- Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Stadium Of Light Metro0.2 km
- Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DP · Data under Open Government Licence