Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR5 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1DW.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR5 1DW 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.

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

SR5 1DW is an active urban area located 0.2km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00044234 (shared with 20 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 1DW. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around SR5 1DW is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences130
Shoplifting95
Anti-social behaviour92
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.2 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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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils0.7 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Fulwell Infant School Academy

Outstanding367 pupils1.4 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Valkyrista Coffee Company0.8 km
  • B & S Discount Store0.9 km
  • Uncle Sams Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.3 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Colliery Tavern0.2 km
  • Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Royal Naval Assoc Club0.7 km
  • Albion, The0.9 km
  • New Derby1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Jazzys0.1 km
  • Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.4 km
  • Bede's Bakehouse0.9 km
  • Fausto Coppa0.5 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Crozier Fisheries0.1 km
  • Bella Roma & Indee0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • Manticore Catering0.7 km
  • Pizza Palace0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.2 km
  • St Peters0.9 km
  • Seaburn1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Newcastle Road-Lochmaren Terrace0.2 km
  • Newcastle Road-Crozier Street0.2 km
  • Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
  • Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
  • Stadium Of Light Metro0.2 km