Postcode SR4 9AN is located in a major urban area, within the St Anne's 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 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pennywell Park.
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 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SR4 9AN.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 9AN 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pennywell Park | Small | Walking directions to Pennywell Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £131,500 (about £178 per square foot) in St Anne's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £235,000 | £215 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £130,500 | £171 |
| Terraced | 18 | £117,500 | £158 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,328 | £122 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,500 | £84,250 | £89,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £203,500 | £88,975 | £100,000 | £83,500 |
| 2018 | £183,000 | £95,000 | £119,995 | £89,975 |
| 2019 | £186,250 | £87,000 | £101,500 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | £201,000 | £78,000 | £107,000 | £93,000 |
| 2021 | £227,498 | £80,000 | £110,000 | £96,000 |
| 2022 | £236,998 | £85,000 | £147,995 | £113,000 |
| 2023 | £232,995 | £85,000 | £132,475 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £239,995 | £86,225 | £132,500 | £125,250 |
| 2025 | £237,498 | £91,250 | £147,000 | £120,500 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | — | £110,000 | £109,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £139 | £120 | £91 |
| 2017 | £170 | £125 | £127 | £89 |
| 2018 | £183 | £138 | £145 | £113 |
| 2019 | £180 | £119 | £128 | £109 |
| 2020 | £171 | £110 | £141 | £101 |
| 2021 | £190 | £133 | £142 | £112 |
| 2022 | £202 | £114 | £175 | £150 |
| 2023 | £213 | £139 | £151 | £160 |
| 2024 | £212 | £128 | £164 | £147 |
| 2025 | £231 | £128 | £189 | £139 |
| 2026 | £218 | — | £170 | £165 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 9AN.
In the SR4 9AN postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 9AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Sunderland, SR4 9FA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 613 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 7-9 Gerrard Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | 133 Chester Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HB | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Parkhurst Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 9AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lynne Susan Dagg
St Anne's - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR4 9AN records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9AN in Pennywell and Grindon is £131,500 (about £178 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SR4 9AN, including Academy 360 (Good), Christ's College (Good) and Grindon Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR4 9AN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering SR4 9AN is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynne Susan Dagg (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.