Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR5 1SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 1SN.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR5 1SN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour98
Shoplifting45
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Beacon of Light School

Requires Improvement0 pupils0.2 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.5 km
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Dame Dorothy Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.1 km
  • Barclay Lodge0.6 km
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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