SR5 5LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhodesia Road, 0.1km from Hylton Red House in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Redhill ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 5LU 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 5LU are sourced from Output Area E00044780 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHODESIA ROAD, SR5 5LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHODESIA ROAD, SR5 5LU.
207
37
£ 27,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 5LU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in SR5 5LU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 5LU. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR5 5LU has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Red House Academy
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Hylton Red House Nursery School
Harry Watts Academy
Willow Wood Community Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Billy's General Store0.4 km
- Richardson Newsagent0.4 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
- Best One Witherwack1.0 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chengs0.6 km
- Pulp Kitchen0.6 km
- Pizza Night0.3 km
- Crisp 'n' Fry0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Last Orders0.5 km
- Red House W.M. Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon2.1 km
- Seaburn2.6 km
- Stadium of Light3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodesia Road-Riddings Road0.0 km
- Rhodesia Road-Retford Road0.1 km
- Rhodesia Road0.2 km
- Rhodesia Road0.2 km
- Ramsgate Road-Rutherglen Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR55LU · Data under Open Government Licence