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.
SR6 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0DX.
152
58
£ 35,500 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Grange Park Primary School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SR60DX · Data under Open Government Licence