SR6 0GL is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Garth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SR6 0GL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR6 0GL are sourced from Output Area E00044639 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR6 0GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR6 0GL.
250
50
£ 35,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR6 0GL's 72% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 0GL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR6 0GL is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Port Bierhaus1.0 km
- The Candy Man0.8 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop1.0 km
- Finlays1.0 km
- Sunderland Live Lobsters0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Bar Justice0.8 km
- The Church Door0.8 km
- Cheers Bar0.4 km
- The Demi0.8 km
- Harbour View Public House0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.9 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.8 km
- Wendy's Place1.0 km
- Wing Strip Limited0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Berto's0.8 km
- La Dolce Vita0.7 km
- Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe0.9 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Dip It & Lick It0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Poplar House1.0 km
- Barclay Lodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters0.9 km
- Stadium of Light1.0 km
- Sunderland1.0 km
Bus Stops
- National Glass Centre0.2 km
- Topcliff0.2 km
- St Peters Way0.2 km
- St Peters Campus0.2 km
- St Peters National Glass Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60GL · Data under Open Government Licence