SR4 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felixstowe Road, 0.7km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SR4 0BF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.1% 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00182868 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELIXSTOWE ROAD, SR4 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELIXSTOWE ROAD, SR4 0BF.
425
27
£ 30,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SR4 0BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 89% 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 down 14.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BF. The average age is 27.5. 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 younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,995
29 sales · Mean £ 118,599
Detached
£ 156,745
23 sales · Mean £ 153,036
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BF has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Academy
North View Academy
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Christ's College
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Broadway Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.9 km
- Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Spice 11.0 km
- Chinese 2 Go1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- M & J Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Purba Newsagents0.6 km
- Andrew Butler T/A Robsons1.0 km
- Fordland Convenience Store (Best One)1.0 km
- H J Foodstore1.0 km
- Pallion Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Peters3.0 km
- Sunderland3.0 km
- Stadium of Light3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Forbeck Road0.1 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.2 km
- Fordfield Road-Front Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BF · Data under Open Government Licence