SR5 1EQ is an active urban area located 0.1km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SR5 1EQ 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. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00044234 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1EQ.
258
43
£ 29,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR5 1EQ's 59% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1EQ. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near SR5 1EQ are high at 157 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
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
Fulwell Infant School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bella Roma & Indee0.9 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- Manticore Catering0.8 km
- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- Berto's0.5 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Dicksons Pork Shop1.0 km
- News 20000.6 km
- Halfords1.0 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.7 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Albion, The0.9 km
- The Avenue0.7 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.6 km
- Colliery Tavern0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Fausto Coppa0.3 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Regimental Catering Services0.6 km
- Sunderland AFC Events0.1 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.1 km
- Barclay Lodge0.5 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
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Stadium Way0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51EQ · Data under Open Government Licence