Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

CHILTON STREET, SR5 1HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTON STREET, SR5 1HN.

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Population

169

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR5 1HN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SR5 1HN has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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

SR5 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chilton 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 1HN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00044231 (shared with 5 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 1HN. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 52,500

11 sales · Mean £ 53,675

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

Crime around SR5 1HN 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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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 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 Company0.7 km
  • B & S Discount Store0.5 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

14 nearby
  • Jazzys0.5 km
  • Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.6 km
  • Fausto Coppa0.6 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Crozier Fisheries0.5 km
  • Oriental House0.6 km
  • Bella Roma & Indee0.4 km
  • Berry Rose Bakery0.7 km
  • Great Wall0.4 km
  • + 19 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-Carley Square0.2 km
  • Southwick Road-Carley Road0.2 km
  • Keir Hardie Way0.2 km