SR5 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Carley Hill in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 5BS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00044785 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR5 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR5 5BS.
254
33
£ 27,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR5 5BS 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
SR5 5BS has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 5BS. The average age is 33.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR5 5BS is moderate at 58 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
Southwick Community Primary School
Willow Wood Community Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Red House Academy
Grange Park Primary School
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Hylton Red House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & S Discount Store0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
- Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.5 km
- Best One Witherwack0.5 km
- B & M Home Store0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Oriental House0.8 km
- Bella Roma & Indee0.9 km
- Berry Rose Bakery0.6 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hogans0.8 km
- Tram Car Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Green Bean0.8 km
- Italian Kitchen/The Mill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaburn1.4 km
- Stadium of Light1.8 km
- St Peters2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Mill Road0.1 km
- Old Mill Road0.2 km
- Beechwood Crescent0.2 km
- Faber Road-Old Mill Road0.2 km
- Emsworth Road-Everton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR55BS · Data under Open Government Licence