Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

RHODESIA ROAD, SR5 5LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHODESIA ROAD, SR5 5LY.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR5 5LY 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, SR5 5LY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR5 5LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhodesia Road, 0.2km from Red House in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Redhill ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR5 5LY 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £64k, 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 5LY are sourced from Output Area E00044780 (shared with 7 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 5LY. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
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

Terraced

£ 64,000

1 sales · Mean £ 64,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SR5 5LY has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Criminal damage and arson44
Anti-social behaviour21
Other crime17
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Hylton Red House Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.4 km
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Good0.4 km
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Harry Watts Academy

96 pupils0.5 km
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Red House Academy

Good370 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.8 km
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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.8 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km
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Castle View Enterprise Academy

Good1006 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Billy's General Store0.4 km
  • Richardson Newsagent0.4 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Basil Leaf Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Dolly's Shakes And Cakes0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chengs0.5 km
  • Pulp Kitchen0.4 km
  • Pizza Night0.5 km
  • Crisp 'n' Fry0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Last Orders0.3 km
  • Red House W.M. Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Boldon2.2 km
  • Seaburn2.8 km
  • Stadium of Light3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rhodesia Road-Redhill Road0.1 km
  • Rhodesia Road-Retford Road0.1 km
  • Rhodesia Road-Riddings Road0.1 km
  • Rotherfield Road-Rhodesia Road0.2 km
  • Redhill Road-Rotherham Road0.2 km