Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

TENNYSON STREET, SR5 2LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON STREET, SR5 2LE.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR5 2LE 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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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, SR5 2LE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SR5 2LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennyson Street, 0.5km from Southwick, Low in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 2LE 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00044797 (shared with 12 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 2LE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 55,500

9 sales · Mean £ 55,105

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

Crime around SR5 2LE is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences213
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson62
Anti-social behaviour47
Other crime30

school Local Schools

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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils0.3 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.9 km
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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.3 km
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Red House Academy

Good370 pupils1.4 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Best One - Greens Super News0.3 km
  • Deli-licious0.3 km
  • Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Halfway House0.8 km
  • Hogans0.3 km
  • Tram Car Inn0.3 km
  • Times Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • China City0.6 km
  • Happy Wok0.3 km
  • Spice Junction0.1 km
  • Dont You Know I'm Loco Ltd1.0 km
  • Fountains Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Webster's Ropery0.9 km
  • Italian Kitchen/The Mill0.6 km
  • The Green Bean0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light1.4 km
  • Seaburn1.5 km
  • St Peters1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fern Avenue0.1 km
  • Church Bank0.2 km
  • Beaumont Street-Cato Street0.2 km
  • Beaumont Street-Cato Street0.2 km
  • Beaumont Street0.2 km