Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

ALSTON CRESCENT, SR6 8NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSTON CRESCENT, SR6 8NH.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Fulwell Infant School Academy

Outstanding367 pupils0.2 km
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Seaburn Dene Primary School

Good216 pupils0.5 km
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Monkwearmouth Academy

Inadequate873 pupils0.5 km
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Fulwell Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils0.7 km
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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Redby Academy

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.3 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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