Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HERBERT TERRACE, SR5 1RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT TERRACE, SR5 1RL.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SR5 1RL combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£261k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £261k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

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

SR5 1RL is a sought-after residential area on Herbert Terrace, 0.8km from Fulwell in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Fulwell ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For serious buyers, SR5 1RL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 6.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00044236 (shared with 15 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 SR5 1RL. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 287,500

1 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SR5 1RL has low crime rates — 12 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Seaburn Dene Primary School

Good216 pupils0.5 km
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Monkwearmouth Academy

Inadequate873 pupils0.5 km
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Fulwell Infant School Academy

Outstanding367 pupils0.8 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils1.2 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils1.5 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Max News0.4 km
  • Seaburn Dene Primary, Breakfast And Tea Club0.5 km
  • Ashchem1.0 km
  • Diamond Fisheries1.0 km
  • Marine House Gym 80 Ltd0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Blue Bell1.0 km
  • Mill View Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bellini0.3 km
  • Sunderland AFC0.8 km
  • Miller \& Carter Steakhouse0.2 km
  • Fulwell Mill & Tearooms0.7 km
  • Clacey's Coffee House1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Seaburn Dene0.5 km
  • Alishaan By The Sea0.9 km
  • Carmichael's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaburn0.7 km
  • Stadium of Light2.0 km
  • East Boldon2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shields Road-Newcastle Road0.1 km
  • Newcastle Road-Herbert Terrace0.1 km
  • Newcastle Road-Herbert Terrace0.1 km
  • Newcastle Road-Haversham Park0.1 km
  • Fulwell Quarry0.1 km