SR5 2LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennyson Street, 0.5km from Southwick, Low in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 2LE is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00044797 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNYSON STREET, SR5 2LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON STREET, SR5 2LE.
291
36
£ 29,000 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 2LE 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 46% social renting, SR5 2LE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 2LE. The average age is 36.2. 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
£ 55,500
9 sales · Mean £ 55,105
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 2LE is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southwick Community Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Willow Wood Community Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Red House Academy
Redby Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Best One - Greens Super News0.3 km
- Deli-licious0.3 km
- Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Halfway House0.8 km
- Hogans0.3 km
- Tram Car Inn0.3 km
- Times Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- China City0.6 km
- Happy Wok0.3 km
- Spice Junction0.1 km
- Dont You Know I'm Loco Ltd1.0 km
- Fountains Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Webster's Ropery0.9 km
- Italian Kitchen/The Mill0.6 km
- The Green Bean0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light1.4 km
- Seaburn1.5 km
- St Peters1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fern Avenue0.1 km
- Church Bank0.2 km
- Beaumont Street-Cato Street0.2 km
- Beaumont Street-Cato Street0.2 km
- Beaumont Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR52LE · Data under Open Government Licence