SR6 0FE 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 0FE 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 74 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 0FE are sourced from Output Area E00044634 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR6 0FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0FE.
273
43
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0FE 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 0FE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 0FE. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0FE is moderate at 74 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
Grange Park Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Hudson Road Primary School
Fulwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Berto's0.9 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
- La Dolce Vita0.6 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- Crozier Fisheries0.9 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- News 20000.3 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.2 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.9 km
- Albion, The0.1 km
- New Derby0.5 km
- Sunderland Yacht Club0.6 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Jazzys0.9 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)1.0 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.7 km
- Love Lily0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ashborne Guest House0.7 km
- Abbey Guest House0.9 km
- Anchor Lodge0.9 km
- Abingdon Guest House0.7 km
- Barclay Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.8 km
- St Peters1.1 km
- Sunderland1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Roker Avenue-Brandling Street0.1 km
- Roker Avenue-Cooper Street0.1 km
- Dame Dorothy Street0.1 km
- Dame Dorothy Street0.1 km
- Haven Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60FE · Data under Open Government Licence