SR5 3LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotswold Square, 0.4km from Downhill in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 3LF 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.5% year-on-year. 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 3LF are sourced from Output Area E00044170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD SQUARE, SR5 3LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD SQUARE, SR5 3LF.
267
38
£ 27,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 3LF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR5 3LF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 61.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 3LF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 81,000
3 sales · Mean £ 83,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR5 3LF has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Hylton Castle Primary School
Bexhill Academy
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Town End Academy
Harry Watts Academy
Castletown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Best One - Castleford Convenience Stores0.6 km
- Booze Buster0.6 km
- Downhill Stores0.6 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Premier (Hylton Convenience Store)0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hylton Castle Club0.8 km
- Red House W.M. Club1.0 km
- The Hylton Castle0.2 km
- Town End Farm W M Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sunflowers Nursery0.9 km
- Downhill Football Hub0.8 km
- The Kitchen0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chengs0.9 km
- Pulp Kitchen1.0 km
- Ranches0.7 km
- Tandoori Club0.5 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- North Eastern Co-Operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon3.1 km
- Brockley Whins3.8 km
- Seaburn4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Canterbury Road - Chelmsford Road0.1 km
- Washington Road-Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Washington Road-Canterbury Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR53LF · Data under Open Government Licence