Postcode SR4 9HP 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 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the 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 77.5 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 34 ft away from SR4 9HP.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 9HP 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 9HP.
In the SR4 9HP postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 9HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | 133 Chester Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HB | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Galashiels Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Parkhurst Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Parkhurst Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 77-81 The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NR | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 9HP, 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 9HP 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 9HP 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 14 schools close to SR4 9HP, including Christ's College (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Academy 360 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR4 9HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,440 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 9HP 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.