SR5 1EE is an up-and-coming urban area on Chapel Place, 0.2km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1EE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00044212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL PLACE, SR5 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL PLACE, SR5 1EE.
275
53
£ 29,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1EE 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
With 79% social renting, SR5 1EE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EE. The average age is 52.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1EE is above average at 113 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
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.8 km
- B & S Discount Store0.9 km
- B & M Home Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Barclay Lodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.2 km
- Tram Car Inn0.9 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.8 km
- The Avenue0.9 km
- The Halfway House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Jazzys0.3 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.3 km
- The Green Bean0.9 km
- Bede's Bakehouse1.0 km
- Fausto Coppa0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.2 km
- Oriental House0.9 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.7 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- Manticore Catering0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.3 km
- St Peters0.8 km
- Sunderland1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.1 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.1 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51EE · Data under Open Government Licence