SR6 0EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Zetland 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 0EQ 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £138k, 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 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00044642 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZETLAND STREET, SR6 0EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZETLAND STREET, SR6 0EQ.
272
53
£ 35,500 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0EQ 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
SR6 0EQ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0EQ. 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
Terraced
£ 107,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0EQ is above average at 117 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
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Grange Park Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Sunderland Bowl Ltd1.0 km
- Jazzys0.7 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.8 km
- Fausto Coppa1.0 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Berto's0.7 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
- La Dolce Vita0.4 km
- Mario Pizza0.7 km
- Crozier Fisheries0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- News 20000.1 km
- Premier0.6 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.1 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.1 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.8 km
- Ashborne Guest House0.9 km
- Abingdon Guest House0.9 km
- Barclay Lodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.7 km
- Albion, The0.2 km
- New Derby0.7 km
- Sunderland Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Avenue0.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.6 km
- St Peters0.9 km
- Sunderland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.1 km
- Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.1 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.2 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60EQ · Data under Open Government Licence