SR4 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Friar Road, 0.6km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR4 0BJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00044760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIAR ROAD, SR4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR ROAD, SR4 0BJ.
269
39
£ 30,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR4 0BJ 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 51% of tenure in SR4 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR4 0BJ. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 83,500
2 sales · Mean £ 83,500
Flat
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR4 0BJ has low crime rates — 35 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
Broadway Junior School
Christ's College
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Pennywell Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sunderland Wine And Convenience0.8 km
- Premier - No.1 Filling Station0.9 km
- Grindon Service Station0.8 km
- Urban Headshop1.0 km
- Costcutters0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- All Seasons Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Aspire Bistro & Cafe1.0 km
- Coffee Zone1.0 km
- The Protein Bar1.0 km
- Meat U There0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Maxims0.8 km
- Spice 11.0 km
- Istanbul Pizza0.7 km
- King Cod0.1 km
- The Jolly Fryer0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Grindon1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Steels Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.9 km
- St Peters2.9 km
- Stadium of Light3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hylton Road-Hadleigh Road0.1 km
- Hylton Road-Fordenbridge Road0.1 km
- Havelock Council Offices0.1 km
- Havelock Council Offices0.1 km
- Front Road-Fordfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR40BJ · Data under Open Government Licence