SR6 0DN is a mixed residential area on Portobello Lane, 0.3km from Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £27k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR6 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00044632 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTOBELLO LANE, SR6 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTOBELLO LANE, SR6 0DN.
389
40
£ 35,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR6 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR6 0DN is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 0DN. 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
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
£ 25,000
15 sales · Mean £ 26,920
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR6 0DN is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
Beacon of Light School
Redby Academy
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Berto's0.6 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef0.7 km
- La Dolce Vita0.2 km
- Mario Pizza0.6 km
- Canny Catering Food Co0.5 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- News 20000.3 km
- Premier0.8 km
- Avenue Pharmacy0.3 km
- Hendersons Butcher0.3 km
- Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Albion, The0.5 km
- New Derby0.7 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- The Halfway House0.9 km
- Bonded Warehouse1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Fausto Coppa0.7 km
- Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Regimental Catering Services0.3 km
- Snow Goose0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Barclay Lodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stadium of Light0.3 km
- St Peters0.8 km
- Sunderland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.1 km
- Fulwell Road-Retail Park0.1 km
- Fulwell Road-All Saints Church0.1 km
- Fulwell Road-Selbourne Street0.1 km
- Roker Gladstone Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR60DN · Data under Open Government Licence