SR6 8NH is a sought-after residential area on Alston Crescent, 0.2km from Fulwell in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Fulwell ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR6, SR6 8NH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 25.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SR6 8NH are sourced from Output Area E00044311 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALSTON CRESCENT, SR6 8NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSTON CRESCENT, SR6 8NH.
267
46
£ 40,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SR6 8NH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £225k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR6 8NH. The average age is 46.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
13 sales · Mean £ 183,873
Terraced
£ 194,750
4 sales · Mean £ 196,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR6 8NH has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Seaburn Dene Primary School
Monkwearmouth Academy
Fulwell Junior School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Redby Academy
Grange Park Primary School
Southwick Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Atkinson News0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Max News0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Valkyrista Coffee Company0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Rosemary's Cafe0.6 km
- Bellini0.5 km
- Clacey's Coffee House0.4 km
- Fulwell Mill & Tearooms0.3 km
- Beat0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Sea Road Fisheries0.5 km
- Fulwell Tandoori Chef1.0 km
- Cinamon Kitchen0.6 km
- Alishaan By The Sea0.3 km
- Carmichael's0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Grange Hotel0.5 km
- Mill View Social Club0.3 km
- The Royal Marine0.7 km
- Blue Bell0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaburn0.2 km
- Stadium of Light1.5 km
- St Peters2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alston Crescent-Number 570.0 km
- Alston Crescent-Number 200.1 km
- Alston Crescent-Keswick Avenue0.1 km
- Alston Crescent-Number 170.1 km
- Seaburn Metro0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR68NH · Data under Open Government Licence