Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR6 0DX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0DX 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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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, SR6 0DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0DX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 0DX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DX 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 0DX. 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 around SR6 0DX is above average at 125 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.

Shoplifting152
Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour99
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.1 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.8 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.0 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Petrogas Harbour View0.4 km
  • Port Bierhaus1.0 km
  • The Candy Man0.8 km
  • Dicksons Pork Shop0.9 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Harbour View Public House0.9 km
  • The Boars Head Volare0.6 km
  • Bar Justice0.9 km
  • The Church Door0.8 km
  • Masonic Temple0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.9 km
  • Barista0.9 km
  • Nando's0.8 km
  • Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.8 km
  • Wendy's Place0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Berto's0.5 km
  • Fulwell Tandoori Chef1.0 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.3 km
  • Mario Pizza0.8 km
  • Amigo0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barclay Lodge0.5 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.6 km
  • St Peters0.6 km
  • Sunderland1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street North0.1 km
  • Lower Dundas Street0.1 km
  • St Peters Way0.2 km
  • Roker Avenue-George Street North0.2 km
  • Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.2 km