SR5 1DH is an active urban area located 0.1km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1DH is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00044235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1DH.
150
55
£ 29,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DH 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
SR5 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1DH. The average age is 55.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1DH is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beacon of Light School
Grange Park Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Manticore Catering0.9 km
- Berto's0.5 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.8 km
- La Dolce Vita0.3 km
- Mario Pizza0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Dicksons Pork Shop1.0 km
- News 20000.5 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.6 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.5 km
- The Sweet Boutique0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Albion, The0.8 km
- New Derby1.0 km
- The Avenue0.6 km
- The Halfway House0.6 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Fausto Coppa0.4 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Regimental Catering Services0.5 km
- Sunderland AFC Events0.2 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Barclay Lodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.1 km
- St Peters0.7 km
- Sunderland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Howard Street0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Newcastle Road-Lochmaren Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DH · Data under Open Government Licence