Postcode SR4 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Pallion ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Pallion South & High Barnes area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pallion South & High Barnes is £44,535 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Pallion South & High Barnes has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Pallion South & High Barnes has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pallion South & High Barnes is £44,535 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from SR4 8BU.
Pallion South & High Barnes near SR4 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Large | Walking directions to King George V Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £139 per square foot) in Pallion area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £272,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £185,000 | £226 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £139,950 | £163 |
| Terraced | 32 | £82,750 | £104 |
| Flats | 3 | £64,950 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138,495 | £35,250 | £112,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £136,995 | £64,813 | £107,173 | £70,975 |
| 2018 | £143,995 | £56,250 | £110,000 | £71,500 |
| 2019 | £144,495 | £28,250 | £119,995 | £80,750 |
| 2020 | £173,000 | £39,725 | £119,000 | £65,000 |
| 2021 | £160,998 | £79,500 | £124,950 | £68,500 |
| 2022 | £155,125 | £50,000 | £115,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £165,000 | £71,250 | £130,000 | £81,250 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £32,500 | £137,500 | £93,000 |
| 2025 | £185,000 | £64,950 | £137,975 | £84,000 |
| 2026 | £184,000 | £25,000 | £139,999 | £91,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £155 | £44 | £157 | £78 |
| 2017 | £162 | £127 | £150 | £79 |
| 2018 | £168 | £142 | £158 | £82 |
| 2019 | £172 | £38 | £160 | £82 |
| 2020 | £165 | £53 | £147 | £78 |
| 2021 | £166 | £112 | £151 | £85 |
| 2022 | £164 | £74 | £146 | £112 |
| 2023 | £204 | £100 | £154 | £108 |
| 2024 | £211 | £46 | £176 | £95 |
| 2025 | £213 | £93 | £180 | £99 |
| 2026 | £226 | £31 | £163 | £113 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 8BU.
In the SR4 8BU postcode area, located within Pallion South & High Barnes, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 8AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 62 The Broadway, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8LP | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27 Broadstairs Court, Sunderland, SR4 8NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 129-131 Front Road, Sunderland, SR4 0BX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NT | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR4 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Donkin
Pallion - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR4 8BU records about 52 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SR4 8BU in Pallion South & High Barnes is £120,000 (about £139 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SR4 8BU, including Broadway Junior School (Good), Highfield Academy (Good) and The Link School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR4 8BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,359 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR4 8BU is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Donkin (Liberal Democrats).
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.