SR5 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ross Street, 0.3km from Southwick in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 1HA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.4% 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 SR5 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00044232 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSS STREET, SR5 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSS STREET, SR5 1HA.
274
39
£ 29,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1HA 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
With 54% social renting, SR5 1HA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1HA. The average age is 39.1. 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
Terraced
£ 62,125
18 sales · Mean £ 63,982
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1HA is moderate at 55 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
Southwick Community Primary School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.7 km
- B & S Discount Store0.6 km
- B & M Home Store0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
- Barclay Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.5 km
- Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Hogans0.8 km
- Tram Car Inn0.8 km
- Royal Naval Assoc Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jazzys0.4 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.5 km
- The Green Bean0.8 km
- Fausto Coppa0.6 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.3 km
- Oriental House0.8 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.5 km
- Berry Rose Bakery0.8 km
- Great Wall0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.5 km
- St Peters1.0 km
- Seaburn1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Wallace Street0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Way0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Carley Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51HA · Data under Open Government Licence