SR1 1PL is an up-and-coming urban area on Borough Road, 0.9km from Moor, Town in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR1 1PL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (347 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00044835 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH ROAD, SR1 1PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, SR1 1PL.
247
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£ 29,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR1 1PL 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
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SR1 1PL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR1 1PL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 rates near SR1 1PL are high at 347 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
Hudson Road Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Consilium Evolve
Thornhill Academy
Valley Road Academy
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Beacon of Light School
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.7 km
- Poplar House0.2 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Barclay Lodge0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Wild Fire Pizza0.9 km
- Rainbow Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Berto's0.9 km
- Yuvraaj Restaurant0.6 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.4 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Boars Head Volare1.0 km
- Bar Justice0.3 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- The Church Door0.4 km
- Cooper Rose0.6 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- 99P Store0.2 km
- Admiral0.3 km
- Port Bierhaus0.3 km
- The Candy Man0.4 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop0.4 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Bar 808 Leisure Ltd0.3 km
- Barista0.4 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Mumbai Silk0.5 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland0.3 km
- St Peters0.8 km
- Stadium of Light1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Toward Road-Borough Road0.0 km
- Borough Road-Toward Street0.0 km
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR11PL · Data under Open Government Licence