Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR6 0EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Shoplifting113
Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.1 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 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 View0.2 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 Lodge0.7 km
  • Ashborne Guest House1.0 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
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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 Bungalow0.8 km
  • Cole Kitchen1.0 km
  • Sue's Cafe1.0 km
  • Roker Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Sambuca0.7 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

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
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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