SR6 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 0EF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00044641 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR6 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0EF.
304
49
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0EF 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 82% of tenure in SR6 0EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 0EF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0EF is above average at 96 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
Redby Academy
Beacon of Light School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Petrogas Harbour View0.2 km
- A.J.Newsagents0.9 km
- Joy Plus Asian Supermarket0.2 km
- Premier - Roker Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abingdon Guest House1.0 km
- Barclay Lodge0.7 km
- Ashborne Guest House1.0 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
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, Cafe
32 nearby- Cafe Bungalow0.8 km
- Cole Kitchen1.0 km
- Sue's Cafe1.0 km
- Roker Methodist Church0.8 km
- Sambuca0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Amigo0.2 km
- Albert's Place0.9 km
- Royal Spice0.7 km
- Canny Catering Food Co0.3 km
- Curry Kingdom0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.7 km
- St Peters0.8 km
- Sunderland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
- Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.2 km
- National Glass Centre0.2 km
- Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60EF · Data under Open Government Licence