Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DAME DOROTHY CRESCENT, SR6 0EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAME DOROTHY CRESCENT, SR6 0EU.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

43

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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 0EU 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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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR6 0EU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-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 0EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dame Dorothy Crescent, 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 0EU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £69k, 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 0EU are sourced from Output Area E00044634 (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 0EU. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.9%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 69,000

1 sales · Mean £ 69,000

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

Crime around SR6 0EU is moderate at 64 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.

Shoplifting86
Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.4 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.2 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.3 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils1.5 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Berto's1.0 km
  • Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.7 km
  • Mario Pizza0.8 km
  • Crozier Fisheries1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • News 20000.4 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • Avenue Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Hendersons Butcher0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Colliery Tavern1.0 km
  • Albion, The0.1 km
  • New Derby0.5 km
  • Sunderland Yacht Club0.5 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Jazzys0.9 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.7 km
  • Love Lily0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Pier Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ashborne Guest House0.7 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.8 km
  • Anchor Lodge0.8 km
  • Abingdon Guest House0.7 km
  • Barclay Lodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.8 km
  • St Peters1.1 km
  • Sunderland1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dame Dorothy Street0.1 km
  • Dame Dorothy Street0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-Cooper Street0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-Brandling Street0.1 km
  • Haven Court0.1 km