Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DOCK STREET, SR6 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK STREET, SR6 0EA.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR6 0EA 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 59% social renting, SR6 0EA 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. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

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

SR6 0EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Dock Street, 0.2km 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 0EA 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.5% year-on-year. 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00044642 (shared with 9 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 0EA. 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

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 95,000

15 sales · Mean £ 78,343

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

Crime around SR6 0EA is above average at 136 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.

Shoplifting150
Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour91
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.1 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.9 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils1.0 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Petrogas Harbour View0.3 km
  • A.J.Newsagents0.9 km
  • Joy Plus Asian Supermarket0.2 km
  • Premier - Roker Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abingdon Guest House1.0 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.6 km
  • Ashborne Guest House1.0 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Harbour View Public House0.7 km
  • The Boars Head Volare0.6 km
  • Masonic Temple0.8 km
  • Sloanes Sports Bar1.0 km
  • Albion, The0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Cafe Bungalow0.9 km
  • Cole Kitchen1.0 km
  • Roker Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Sambuca0.7 km
  • Fausto Coppa0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Amigo0.2 km
  • Albert's Place0.9 km
  • Royal Spice0.7 km
  • Canny Catering Food Co0.3 km
  • Curry Kingdom0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.6 km
  • St Peters0.8 km
  • Sunderland1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.1 km
  • St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.1 km
  • St Peters National Glass Centre0.2 km
  • Church Street North0.2 km