Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR5 3FP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 3FP.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /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 3FP 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SR5 3FP is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

home £261,495 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR5 3FP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Marley Pots in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 12.8% 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 3FP are sourced from Output Area E00044786 (shared with 526 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 3FP. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 261,495

12 sales · Mean £ 249,329

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SR5 3FP has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.4 km
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Good0.5 km
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Hylton Red House Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.5 km
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Red House Academy

Good370 pupils0.9 km
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Harry Watts Academy

96 pupils1.1 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.5 km
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Castle View Enterprise Academy

Good1006 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Billy's General Store0.4 km
  • Richardson Newsagent0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Royal Mail Restaurant & Staff Canteen0.4 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Night0.5 km
  • The Sandwich Tree0.7 km
  • Balti Express0.8 km
  • Southwick Chippy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Last Orders0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaburn2.5 km
  • Stadium of Light2.6 km
  • East Boldon2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Castletown Way-Riverbank Road0.1 km
  • North Hylton Road-Reeth Road0.1 km
  • North Hylton Road-Castletown Way0.2 km
  • North Hylton Rd-Industrial Est0.2 km
  • Castletown Way-Sainsburys0.2 km