Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR6 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0AJ.

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Population

152

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR6 0AJ 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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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SR6 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SR6 0AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Lookout Hill in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR6 0AJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 SR6 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00044635 (shared with 14 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 SR6 0AJ. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near SR6 0AJ are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting124
Anti-social behaviour109
Violence and sexual offences104
Criminal damage and arson35
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.2 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.7 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils1.1 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Argos0.9 km
  • D. Parker (Fish Merchant)0.9 km
  • Finlays0.9 km
  • Sunderland Live Lobsters0.7 km
  • Sunshine Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Cheers Bar0.7 km
  • The Demi0.3 km
  • Bonded Warehouse0.6 km
  • Angels Place0.8 km
  • Royal Naval Assoc Club0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Adventureland (Sunderland) Ltd0.8 km
  • Asiana Fusion Restaurant0.6 km
  • Cafe 18510.8 km
  • Grosvenor Casino Sunderland0.7 km
  • Harry's Game Shack0.8 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe0.8 km
  • Crispy Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Dip It & Lick It0.4 km
  • Eastern Dragon0.8 km
  • Fona Pizza0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barclay Lodge0.3 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters0.5 km
  • Stadium of Light0.5 km
  • Sunderland0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Dundas Street0.1 km
  • Church Street North0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-George Street North0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Roker Avenue0.2 km
  • Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.2 km