Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR6 0FD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0FD 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

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SR6 0FD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0FD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 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 0FD 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 0FD. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SR6 0FD is moderate at 66 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.

Shoplifting111
Violence and sexual offences91
Criminal damage and arson37
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft19

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 pupils1.1 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.2 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils1.5 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Berto's0.9 km
  • Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • Mario Pizza0.7 km
  • Crozier Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • News 20000.3 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • Avenue Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Hendersons Butcher0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn1.0 km
  • Ashborne Guest House0.7 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.8 km
  • Anchor Lodge0.8 km
  • Abingdon Guest House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Colliery Tavern0.9 km
  • Albion, The0.0 km
  • New Derby0.5 km
  • Sunderland Yacht Club0.6 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Jazzys0.9 km
  • Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.9 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.7 km
  • Love Lily0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.8 km
  • St Peters1.1 km
  • Sunderland1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Roker Avenue-Brandling Street0.0 km
  • Roker Avenue-Cooper Street0.1 km
  • Dame Dorothy Street0.2 km
  • Dame Dorothy Street0.2 km
  • Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.2 km