Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR1 1PJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

224

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR1 1PJ 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in SR1 1PJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SR1 1PJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Moor, Town in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR1 1PJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00170237 (shared with 38 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 1PJ. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SR1 1PJ is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences148
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson49
Vehicle crime47
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils0.3 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils1.3 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils1.4 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.6 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • 99P Store0.6 km
  • Admiral0.6 km
  • Port Bierhaus0.5 km
  • The Candy Man0.4 km
  • Dicksons Pork Shop0.6 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Bar Justice0.3 km
  • The Church Door0.4 km
  • Cheers Bar0.4 km
  • Vesta Tilleys0.9 km
  • The Boars Head Volare0.6 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.5 km
  • Barista0.7 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Mumbai Silk0.9 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Berto's0.9 km
  • Yuvraaj Restaurant0.9 km
  • Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe0.6 km
  • Crispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Dip It & Lick It0.9 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House0.9 km
  • Poplar House0.3 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.6 km
  • St Peters0.8 km
  • Stadium of Light1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Lawrence Street0.1 km
  • West Lawrence Street0.1 km
  • Borough Road-Villiers Street0.2 km
  • Borough Road-Nile Street0.2 km
  • High Street East-Cork Street0.2 km