SR5 1DQ 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 1DQ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00044235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1DQ.
150
55
£ 29,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DQ 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
Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in SR5 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DQ. 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 1DQ are high at 175 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
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Manticore Catering0.9 km
- Berto's0.5 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.8 km
- La Dolce Vita0.3 km
- Mario Pizza0.7 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- The Candy Man1.0 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.9 km
- News 20000.5 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.6 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Barista1.0 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd1.0 km
- Wing Strip Limited1.0 km
- Fausto Coppa0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Albion, The0.8 km
- The Avenue0.6 km
- The Halfway House0.6 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.5 km
- The Wolsey1.0 km
- + 6 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 Street0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Stadium Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence