Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FOXTON CLOSE, SR4 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXTON CLOSE, SR4 0BE.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR4 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SR4 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

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

SR4 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxton Close, 0.8km from South Hylton in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.3% year-on-year. 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 SR4 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00044751 (shared with 7 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 SR4 0BE. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 128,995

21 sales · Mean £ 129,901

Detached

£ 160,250

22 sales · Mean £ 157,087

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR4 0BE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences95
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour22
Other crime18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Highfield Academy

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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North View Academy

Good81 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.0 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.1 km
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South Hylton Primary Academy

Good278 pupils1.1 km
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Academy 360

Good883 pupils1.2 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Purba Newsagents0.8 km
  • Urban Headshop0.9 km
  • Pallion Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.4 km
  • Fairleys0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.6 km
  • Coffee Zone0.9 km
  • The Protein Bar0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Istanbul Pizza0.5 km
  • King Cod0.4 km
  • The Jolly Fryer0.6 km
  • Million Dollar Milkshakes0.9 km
  • Premier Deli0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Pennywell Comrades Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Peters3.2 km
  • Sunderland3.2 km
  • Stadium of Light3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fordfield Road-Field Square0.2 km
  • Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.2 km
  • Fordfield Road-Keelmans Lane0.3 km
  • St Lukes Road-Forest Rd0.3 km
  • Front Road-Forbeck Road0.3 km