Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FINSBURY STREET, SR5 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINSBURY STREET, SR5 1HL.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR5 1HL 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, SR5 1HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 19.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR5 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Finsbury Street, 0.2km from Southwick in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1HL is 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00044233 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1HL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 52,125

8 sales · Mean £ 49,650

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around SR5 1HL is moderate at 64 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft19
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.2 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.6 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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Fulwell Infant School Academy

Outstanding367 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Valkyrista Coffee Company0.8 km
  • B & S Discount Store0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
  • Barclay Lodge1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Colliery Tavern0.5 km
  • Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Times Inn1.0 km
  • The Halfway House0.1 km
  • Howard Arms1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Jazzys0.5 km
  • Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.6 km
  • Fausto Coppa0.6 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Crozier Fisheries0.4 km
  • Oriental House0.7 km
  • Bella Roma & Indee0.4 km
  • Berry Rose Bakery0.7 km
  • Great Wall0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.6 km
  • St Peters1.1 km
  • Seaburn1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.1 km
  • Keir Hardie Way0.1 km
  • Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.1 km
  • Southwick Road-Carley Road0.2 km
  • Southwick Road-Carley Square0.2 km