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.
HERBERT TERRACE, SR5 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT TERRACE, SR5 1RL.
373
45
£ 40,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Seaburn Dene Primary School
Monkwearmouth Academy
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Fulwell Junior School
Southwick Community Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Redby Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Grange Hotel0.9 km
- Blue Bell1.0 km
- Mill View Social Club0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SR51RL · Data under Open Government Licence