Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

FIELD SQUARE, SR4 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD SQUARE, SR4 0DF.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

No single demographic signal dominates SR4 0DF — age 27, 89% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SR4 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Field Square, 0.8km from Ford in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Pallion ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For families considering a move, SR4 0DF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 35 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 0.6% 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00182868 (shared with 11 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 0DF. 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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

7 sales · Mean £ 142,428

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

SR4 0DF 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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson25
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 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Christ's College

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.0 km
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Pennywell Early Years Centre

Outstanding136 pupils1.0 km
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Broadway Junior School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Academy 360

Good883 pupils1.1 km
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South Hylton Primary Academy

Good278 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Purba Newsagents0.8 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Urban Headshop0.8 km
  • Pallion Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chom Chom Spice1.0 km
  • Good Taste1.0 km
  • Istanbul Pizza0.5 km
  • King Cod0.3 km
  • The Jolly Fryer0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunderland Training And Education Farm0.7 km
  • Coffee Zone0.8 km
  • The Protein Bar0.8 km
local_bar

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 Square0.1 km
  • Fordfield Road-Havelock School0.1 km
  • Fordfield Road-Keelmans Lane0.2 km
  • Fordfield Road-Front Road0.2 km
  • Front Road-Fordfield Road0.3 km