Postcode SR4 8JR 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 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pennywell and Grindon is £30,900 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Pennywell and Grindon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Pennywell and Grindon has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 of residents in Pennywell and Grindon is £30,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from SR4 8JR.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 8JR 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 2.6 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 |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 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 | 42 | £118,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £112,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR4 8JR postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 7-9 Gerrard Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Galashiels Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 193 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 9JA | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 43 Sevenoaks Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9LR | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.