31,185TOTAL POPULATION
13,571HOUSEHOLDS
7.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SR7 POSTCODE REGION

Sunderland (SR7)

The SR7 postcode area is located in the Sunderland postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 991 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the SR7 postcode area, including Peterlee, Seaham, Sunderland which come under the local authority of the County Durham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in SR7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SR7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SR7 is an area in the north-eastern English city of Sunderland. It is the most southerly post code in the district and is a mix of mainly residential properties and shops.

SR7 encompasses parts of two electoral wards, Fulwell and Hendon. The area has a high level of heritage and is home to several historic buildings, some of which are protected by the city. These include the Fulwell Cross Hotel, the William Doxford and Sons' Shipbuilding Works, and the Palace Theatre of Varieties.

SR7 is situated close to the main shopping and commercial area of Sunderland, including several local and chain stores, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and other amenities. There are also a number of supermarkets, including both Tesco and Sainsbury's.

The area is served by several bus and metro services, offering access to the wider district. Nearby are locations such as Monkwearmouth Railway Station, Grand Parade Play Park, the Biddick Woods Nature Reserve and the Sidlaws Local Nature Reserve. It also has good road links, including to nearby Railhills and coastline.

SR7 is a diverse area, with a variety of demographic groupings. The population – including both UK born and foreign born – is described as being diverse. Approximately 70-80% of the population is white British, and over 20% residents are of a BAME background.

In terms of education, SR7 encompasses several primary schools and one secondary school, Bede Academy, which is situated close to the site of the former Sunderland Technical College, the first specialist industrial college in the world.

SR7 is an area with a long and varied history, which continues to be reflected in its built environment today. It is a vibrant, multicultural area, with places to both live and work. It provides a range of amenities and services to make its residents' lives easier and more enjoyable.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in SR7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SR7Durham

Durham

The county of Durham

SR7 is located in the county of Durham, in England.

Durham has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Durham has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Durham Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSR7
Postal TownSunderland
MSOA NameCounty Durham 017
LSOA NameCounty Durham 017D
CountyDurham
RegionDurham
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SR7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SR7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Burdon
Cold Hesledon
Dalton-le-Dale
Dawdon
Deneside
Greenhill
Murton
Northlea
Old Burdon
Parkside
Seaham
Seaton
West Lea
Browse Postcodes in SR7

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SR) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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