Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR5 4NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 4NX.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 27,700 /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 4NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, SR5 4NX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR5 4NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Town End Farm in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 4NX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4NX are sourced from Output Area E00044867 (shared with 7 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 4NX. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SR5 4NX has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences86
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order19
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Town End Academy

Good249 pupils0.1 km
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Bexhill Academy

Outstanding371 pupils0.3 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy New Bridge

Inadequate134 pupils0.6 km
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Hylton Castle Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Harry Watts Academy

96 pupils1.4 km
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Castle View Enterprise Academy

Good1006 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Booze Buster0.3 km
  • Downhill Stores0.8 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Premier (Hylton Convenience Store)0.7 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunflowers Nursery0.3 km
  • Downhill Football Hub0.7 km
  • The Kitchen0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ranches0.8 km
  • Tandoori Club0.3 km
  • Rob's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Castle Fry0.8 km
  • Gills Fry Fry0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • North Eastern Co-Operative1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hylton Castle0.9 km
  • Town End Farm W M Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Boldon3.1 km
  • Brockley Whins3.2 km
  • Fellgate3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Baxter Road - Berwick Avenue0.1 km
  • Baxter Road - Berwick Avenue0.1 km
  • Bexhill Road-Bexhill Square0.1 km
  • Bexhill Road-Beeston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bexhill Road-Borodin Avenue0.2 km