SR5 1SN is an active urban area located 0.1km from Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SR5 1SN are sourced from Output Area E00044234 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 1SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1SN.
258
43
£ 29,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 1SN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR5 1SN is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 1SN. The average age is 43.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 1SN is above average at 126 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
Beacon of Light School
Grange Park Primary School
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Redby Academy
Southwick Community Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cakebox Sunderland Ltd1.0 km
- Candyland1.0 km
- Monsoon Accessorize1.0 km
- Newcastle Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- River Island Clothing Ltd1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.1 km
- Barclay Lodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Colliery Tavern0.2 km
- Museum Vaults1.0 km
- The Demi0.4 km
- Lansdowne0.9 km
- Howard Arms0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Jazzys0.5 km
- Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering)0.2 km
- Asiana Fusion Restaurant0.9 km
- Keel Lounge0.9 km
- La Cozza0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Crozier Fisheries0.4 km
- Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar1.0 km
- Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe1.0 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Dip It & Lick It0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.4 km
- St Peters0.6 km
- Sunderland1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.1 km
- Keir Hardie Way-Aquatic Centre0.1 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Southwick Road-Stadium0.2 km
- Stadium Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR51SN · Data under Open Government Licence