SR5 1DR is an active urban 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 1DR represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00044234 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE STREET, SR5 1DR.
258
43
£ 29,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR5 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £70k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1DR. The average age is 43.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,300
9 sales · Mean £ 70,311
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1DR is above average at 115 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, The0.9 km
- New Derby1.0 km
- The Avenue0.7 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 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
- + 11 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
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DR · Data under Open Government Licence