SR5 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eglinton Street North, 0.3km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00044224 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGLINTON STREET NORTH, SR5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGLINTON STREET NORTH, SR5 1DY.
291
41
£ 29,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR5 1DY's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1DY. The average age is 41.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,000
13 sales · Mean £ 77,098
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1DY is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Park Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Fulwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.7 km
- B & S Discount Store0.8 km
- B & M Home Store0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.3 km
- Barclay Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.3 km
- Grange Hotel0.9 km
- Tram Car Inn0.9 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club0.8 km
- The Avenue0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Jazzys0.2 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.4 km
- The Green Bean1.0 km
- Fausto Coppa0.5 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.2 km
- Oriental House0.9 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.7 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- Manticore Catering0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.3 km
- St Peters0.9 km
- Seaburn1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Newcastle Road-Crozier Street0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51DY · Data under Open Government Licence