SR6 0BA is an active urban area on Roker Avenue, 0.4km from Lookout Hill in Sunderland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
SR6 0BA is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SR6 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00044638 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROKER AVENUE, SR6 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROKER AVENUE, SR6 0BA.
267
40
£ 35,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0BA 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
SR6 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 0BA. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0BA is above average at 111 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.
school Local Schools
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Redby Academy
Grange Park Primary School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hudson Road Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- The Candy Man0.9 km
- Dicksons Pork Shop1.0 km
- News 20000.1 km
- Premier0.8 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Church Door1.0 km
- Albion, The0.4 km
- New Derby0.7 km
- Sunderland Yacht Club1.0 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Nando's0.9 km
- Sunderland Bowl Ltd0.9 km
- Wing Strip Limited1.0 km
- Fausto Coppa0.8 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Berto's0.5 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.8 km
- La Dolce Vita0.2 km
- Mario Pizza0.7 km
- Canny Catering Food Co0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km
- Barclay Lodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.4 km
- St Peters0.7 km
- Sunderland1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.1 km
- Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.1 km
- Roker Gladstone Street0.1 km
- Roker Avenue-George Street North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60BA · Data under Open Government Licence