SR5 1HF is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 high (187 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00044234 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1HF.
258
43
£ 29,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR5 1HF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1HF. 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 1HF are high at 187 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Manticore Catering0.9 km
- Berto's0.4 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
- La Dolce Vita0.3 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- The Candy Man1.0 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Cakebox Sunderland Ltd0.9 km
- Candyland1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Church Door1.0 km
- Colliery Tavern0.1 km
- The Demi0.2 km
- Albion, The0.9 km
- The Avenue0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Barista0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.9 km
- Wendy's Place1.0 km
- Wing Strip Limited1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.1 km
- Barclay Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.3 km
- St Peters0.6 km
- Sunderland1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.0 km
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.0 km
- Stadium Way0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51HF · Data under Open Government Licence