Postcode SR4 8LA 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 very high crime levels, with around 102.7 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 2.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Pennywell and Grindon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Pennywell and Grindon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR4 8LA.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 8LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.5 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 8LA postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 193 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Galashiels Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 7-9 Gerrard Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 9JA | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 43 Sevenoaks Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9LR | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.