SR6 0FB 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 0FB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0FB are sourced from Output Area E00044641 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR6 0FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0FB.
304
49
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0FB 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
With 82% social renting, SR6 0FB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0FB. 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 0FB is moderate at 78 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
- Asiana Fusion Restaurant0.9 km
- Grosvenor Casino Sunderland1.0 km
- La Cozza0.7 km
- Tarantinos0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Berto's0.8 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef1.0 km
- La Dolce Vita0.5 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Sunderland Live Lobsters0.7 km
- Sunshine Co-Operative0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Petrogas Harbour View0.2 km
- A.J.Newsagents0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cheers Bar0.8 km
- The Demi0.7 km
- Harbour View Public House0.6 km
- The Boars Head Volare0.6 km
- Masonic Temple0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abingdon Guest House0.9 km
- Ashborne Guest House0.9 km
- Barclay Lodge0.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.7 km
- St Peters0.9 km
- Sunderland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
- Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.2 km
- Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.2 km
- National Glass Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60FB · Data under Open Government Licence