Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR1 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR1 1BN.

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Population

464

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR1 1BN 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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

At 78% private renter occupancy, SR1 1BN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR1 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Garth in Sunderland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

Within the SR1 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.

Safety: Crime rates are high (419 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 SR1 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00170234 (shared with 162 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 SR1 1BN. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.6%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SR1 1BN are high at 419 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 offences286
Shoplifting248
Anti-social behaviour198
Public order111
Criminal damage and arson71

school Local Schools

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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.0 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils1.1 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.4 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.4 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.5 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Acorn Guest House1.0 km
  • Poplar House0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Wild Fire Pizza0.8 km
  • Berto's0.6 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.9 km
  • Yuvraaj Restaurant0.9 km
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • 99P Store0.3 km
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • Port Bierhaus0.1 km
  • The Candy Man0.0 km
  • Dicksons Pork Shop0.2 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Bar Justice0.1 km
  • The Church Door0.1 km
  • Cooper Rose0.7 km
  • Greens0.7 km
  • Ivy House0.8 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.1 km
  • Barista0.3 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.4 km
  • Mumbai Silk0.9 km
  • + 71 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.2 km
  • St Peters0.5 km
  • Stadium of Light1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • John Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • High Street West-Nile Street0.1 km