Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

EAST VIEW, SR5 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST VIEW, SR5 3AU.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR5 3AU 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in SR5 3AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

SR5 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East View, 0.8km from Hylton Castle in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 3AU 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £52k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.5% 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 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00044158 (shared with 15 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 3AU. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 53,000

9 sales · Mean £ 51,944

Flat

£ 51,000

1 sales · Mean £ 51,000

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

Crime around SR5 3AU is above average at 103 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.

Shoplifting118
Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Castle View Enterprise Academy

Good1006 pupils0.6 km
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Castletown Primary School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Hylton Red House Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.8 km
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Good0.8 km
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Harry Watts Academy

96 pupils1.2 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils1.4 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.4 km
  • Billy's General Store0.9 km
  • Richardson Newsagent0.9 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Premier - Castletown Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe Pausa0.3 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Palm0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.4 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Master Fry0.2 km
  • The Sandwich Tree0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Balti Express0.2 km
  • Solo Pizza0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Last Orders1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Boldon3.4 km
  • Stadium of Light3.4 km
  • Seaburn3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • East View0.0 km
  • Chaffinch Road0.1 km
  • Chaffinch Road0.1 km
  • Castle View0.1 km
  • Chaffinch Road0.1 km