Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR6 0FF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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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 0FF 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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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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 82% of tenure in SR6 0FF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 49-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 0FF 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 0FF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 61 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 0FF are sourced from Output Area E00044641 (shared with 10 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 0FF. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 0FF is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Shoplifting59
Criminal damage and arson36
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.1 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.2 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Berto's0.8 km
  • Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.9 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • Mario Pizza0.8 km
  • Crozier Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • News 20000.3 km
  • Premier0.5 km
  • Avenue Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Hendersons Butcher0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn1.0 km
  • Ashborne Guest House0.8 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.9 km
  • Anchor Lodge0.9 km
  • Abingdon Guest House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Colliery Tavern0.9 km
  • Albion, The0.1 km
  • New Derby0.6 km
  • Sunderland Yacht Club0.6 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Jazzys0.9 km
  • Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.9 km
  • Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.6 km
  • Love Lily0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light0.8 km
  • St Peters1.0 km
  • Sunderland1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-Brandling Street0.1 km
  • St Peters National Glass Centre0.1 km
  • Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street0.2 km
  • Roker Avenue-Zetland Street0.2 km