Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DP.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR5 1DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour99
Shoplifting98
Criminal damage and arson45
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.3 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.5 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils0.7 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils0.7 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Fulwell Infant School Academy

Outstanding367 pupils1.4 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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