SR4 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fletcher Close, 0.7km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00182868 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLETCHER CLOSE, SR4 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLETCHER CLOSE, SR4 0BG.
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 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BG. 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
Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 113,000
25 sales · Mean £ 115,368
Detached
£ 137,995
12 sales · Mean £ 137,578
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BG has low crime rates — 24 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
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Christ's College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.8 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
- Murtha's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 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
- + 7 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
- St Lukes Road-Flax Square0.2 km
- St Lukes Road-Forest Rd0.2 km
- West Moor Road-St Lukes Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BG · Data under Open Government Licence