SR5 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Southwick in Sunderland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00044226 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1EA.
375
40
£ 29,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SR5 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1EA. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1EA is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Fulwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.6 km
- B & S Discount Store0.7 km
- B & M Home Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Barclay Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.5 km
- Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Hogans0.9 km
- Tram Car Inn0.9 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jazzys0.3 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.6 km
- The Green Bean0.9 km
- Fausto Coppa0.6 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.3 km
- Oriental House0.8 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.6 km
- Berry Rose Bakery0.9 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.4 km
- St Peters1.1 km
- Seaburn1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newcastle Road-Crozier Street0.2 km
- Newcastle Road-Wearmouth Drive0.3 km
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.3 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.3 km
- Newcastle Road-Newbridge Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51EA · Data under Open Government Licence