SR5 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pilgrim Close, 0.3km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1ET is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00044212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILGRIM CLOSE, SR5 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILGRIM CLOSE, SR5 1ET.
275
53
£ 29,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1ET 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
Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in SR5 1ET — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1ET. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 81,500
2 sales · Mean £ 81,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1ET is moderate at 80 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
Southwick Community Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.8 km
- B & S Discount Store0.8 km
- B & M Home Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.3 km
- Barclay Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.3 km
- Grange Hotel0.9 km
- Hogans0.9 km
- Tram Car Inn0.9 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jazzys0.3 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.4 km
- The Green Bean0.9 km
- Fausto Coppa0.5 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.2 km
- Oriental House0.9 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.7 km
- Berry Rose Bakery0.9 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.3 km
- St Peters0.9 km
- Seaburn1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51ET · Data under Open Government Licence