SR5 4EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bedale Crescent, 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 4EW 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.6% 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 4EW are sourced from Output Area E00044170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDALE CRESCENT, SR5 4EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDALE CRESCENT, SR5 4EW.
267
38
£ 27,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 4EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR5 4EW 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 32.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR5 4EW. 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
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
Flat
£ 97,950
1 sales · Mean £ 97,950
Terraced
£ 74,000
6 sales · Mean £ 78,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR5 4EW has low crime rates — 35 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
Bexhill Academy
Hylton Castle Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Town End Academy
Harry Watts Academy
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Castletown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Best One - Castleford Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Booze Buster0.4 km
- Downhill Stores0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Premier (Hylton Convenience Store)0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hylton Castle Club0.9 km
- Red House W.M. Club0.9 km
- The Hylton Castle0.3 km
- Town End Farm W M Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sunflowers Nursery0.8 km
- Downhill Football Hub0.7 km
- The Kitchen0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chengs0.9 km
- Pulp Kitchen0.9 km
- Ranches0.7 km
- Tandoori Club0.4 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- North Eastern Co-Operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon3.0 km
- Brockley Whins3.7 km
- Seaburn4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Road-Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Washington Road-Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Hylton Lane-Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR54EW · Data under Open Government Licence