Postcode report
SR4 8HD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SR4 8HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR4 8HD is a postcode in Pallion, Sunderland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SR4 8HD, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR4 8HD are housing and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SR4 8HD is based on Sunderland 021 Census 2021. It covers 8,699 residents, 3,708 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near SR4 8HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £113k from 65 rolling sales, down 5.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SR4 8HD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SR4 8HD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SR4 8HD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SR4 8HD
Is SR4 8HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SR4 8HD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SR4 8HD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SR4 8HD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SR4 8HD?
LocaleIQ matched SR4 8HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR4 8HD?
The latest median sold price is £113k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SR4 8HD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.