Postcode SR4 9LR 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 79.9 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 3.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.4% 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 253 ft away from SR4 9LR.
Pennywell and Grindon near SR4 9LR 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £215,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £135,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £120,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £35,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR4 9LR postcode area, located within Pennywell and Grindon, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 9LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa | 43 Sevenoaks Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9LR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 7-9 Gerrard Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Sunderland, SR4 9FA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 193 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JD | Walking directions to Premier |
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 9LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Edgeworth
Sandhill - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.