Postcode SR4 8HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Sandhill ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Pennywell and Grindon area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Pennywell and Grindon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Pennywell and Grindon has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from SR4 8HQ.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 8HQ 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 2.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £210,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £172,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £35,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £122,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £113,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR4 8HQ postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 9JA | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Galashiels Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 77-81 The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NT | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27 Broadstairs Court, Sunderland, SR4 8NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.