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SR4 7LN

Nesburn Road

Barnes

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Overview

Postcode SR4 7LN is located in a major urban area, within the Barnes ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Barnes Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnes Park is £47,865 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Barnes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Barnes Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnes Park is £47,865 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR4 7LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnes Park near SR4 7LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SR4 7LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Sunderland

N/A

Walking directions to Sunderland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR4 7LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnes Park
0.4 miBurn ParkSmallWalking directions to Burn Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
9,490.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.9(+64%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.44(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.06(-29%)
Burglary
8.06(+80%)
Public order
6.59(-20%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
70.45%
Bangladeshi
81
24.18%
Arab
8
2.39%
African
4
1.19%
Other White
3
0.9%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
29.08%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.52%
No qualifications
48
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
43.44%
Owns outright
46
37.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.11%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Barnes

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £195K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£320,000£221
Semi-Detached47£189,000£186
Terraced76£137,500£140
Flats6£56,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,750£33,000£132,500£102,000
2017£222,475£72,000£147,500£105,000
2018£164,500£71,250£154,000£106,500
2019£159,000£87,500£168,000£117,000
2020£575,500£99,000£164,000£115,000
2021£197,500£45,000£145,000£129,950
2022£435,000£79,975£190,000£124,975
2023£208,000£180,000£133,000
2024£276,500£81,125£166,000£135,000
2025£300,000£66,000£199,250£135,250
2026£171,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£68£139£108
2017£164£101£151£100
2018£148£105£149£108
2019£169£111£156£105
2020£237£95£143£114
2021£176£102£147£124
2022£270£115£186£123
2023£224£162£125
2024£221£119£175£133
2025£221£119£182£138
2026£215£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 7LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 7LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202646, Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LFTerracedFreehold£75,000
06 Jun 202575, Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LFTerracedFreehold£90,000
06 Jun 202575, Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LFTerracedFreehold£90,000
02 May 202572, Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LFTerracedLeasehold£139,995
13 Apr 20265, Cranford Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 7NTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SR4 7LN postcode area, located within Barnes Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR4 7LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRichard Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBarbara Priestman AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 7LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR4 7LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyDurham Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMax & Sons General Dealers1 Eden Vale, Sunderland, SR2 7NJWalking directions to Max & Sons General Dealers
0.3 miSparAshbrooke Cross, Sunderland, SR2 7RBWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSpar161-165 Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7HSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miBarnes Convenience Store4 Humbledon Park, Sunderland, SR3 4AAWalking directions to Barnes Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR4 7LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Katharine Tobin

Barnes - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardBarnesE05001153
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnes ParkE02001808
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 018BE01008830
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR4 7LN

Is SR4 7LN (Barnes Park) safe?

The area around SR4 7LN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR4 7LN?

The median sale price around SR4 7LN in Barnes Park is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR4 7LN?

There are 18 schools close to SR4 7LN, including Richard Avenue Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Barbara Priestman Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SR4 7LN?

The closest station to SR4 7LN is Sunderland, about 1,536 m away.

How deprived is the area around SR4 7LN?

SR4 7LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR4 7LN (Barnes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR4 7LN is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Katharine Tobin (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.