Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, SR5 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, SR5 5AQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR5 5AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in SR5 5AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SR5 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollywood Avenue, 0.3km from Marley Pots in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 5AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00044794 (shared with 10 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 5AQ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around SR5 5AQ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting69
Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour15
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.4 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Red House Academy

Good370 pupils0.9 km
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Good1.1 km
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Hylton Red House Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils1.1 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.3 km
  • Best One Witherwack0.7 km
  • Billy's General Store1.0 km
  • Richardson Newsagent1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Royal Mail Restaurant & Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Sunderland Wall1.0 km
  • The Green Bean0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Night0.7 km
  • Happy Wok0.8 km
  • Spice Junction0.4 km
  • Fountains Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Milan Pizza And Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hogans0.7 km
  • Tram Car Inn0.8 km
  • Times Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaburn1.8 km
  • Stadium of Light1.9 km
  • St Peters2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Hylton Road-Hollywood Avenue0.1 km
  • North Hylton Road-Yew Tree Avenue0.1 km
  • North Hylton Road-Ashwood Avenue0.2 km
  • North Hylton Road-Ashwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Elmwood Avunue - Chestnut Crescent0.2 km