SR6 0DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Dock Street, 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 0DZ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00044642 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK STREET, SR6 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK STREET, SR6 0DZ.
272
53
£ 35,500 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0DZ 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 59% of tenure in SR6 0DZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0DZ. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 65,000
2 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0DZ is above average at 127 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
Redby Academy
Grange Park Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Petrogas Harbour View0.4 km
- Port Bierhaus1.0 km
- The Candy Man0.8 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Harbour View Public House0.8 km
- The Boars Head Volare0.6 km
- Bar Justice0.9 km
- The Church Door0.8 km
- Masonic Temple0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Cafe Bungalow1.0 km
- Bar 808 Leisure Ltd1.0 km
- Barista1.0 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.8 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Berto's0.5 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef1.0 km
- La Dolce Vita0.3 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- Amigo0.3 km
- + 26 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 Peters0.7 km
- Sunderland1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street North0.1 km
- Lower Dundas Street0.1 km
- St Peters Way0.2 km
- Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.2 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60DZ · Data under Open Government Licence