Map of the SR postcode area
Use the interactive map to explore the area boundary and neighbouring postcode areas.
Overview
This page brings together mapped and statistical information for the SR postcode area, also known as the Sunderland postal area.
The SR postcode area covers Sunderland and nearby parts of North East England.
The postcode area borders the following neighbouring postcode areas: NE - Newcastle upon Tyne, TS - Teesside and DH - Durham. It also borders The North Sea.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Tyne & Wear (73.98%), Durham (26.02%).
Quick facts
| Width east to west | 8.58 mi |
|---|---|
| Height north to south | 16.08 mi |
| Area | 56.78 mi² |
| Maximum width | 16.10 mi |
| Perimeter | 60.69 mi |
| Postcode districts | 8 |
| Postcode sectors | 37 |
| Post towns | 3 |
| Postcodes | 6,523 |
| Population | 250,826 |
The SR postcode area has a population of 250,826 and covers 143,500 hectares. Roughly 0.39% of the population of Great Britain lives here.
Post towns and postcode districts
Where is the SR postcode area?
How built up is the postcode area?
This compares building footprint coverage against the total land area across each postcode district. The least urban district is SR7 and the most urban is SR1.
| Postcode district | Total area (m²) | Footprint area (m²) | Built percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR7 | 34,984,555 | 1,486,025 | 4.25% |
| SR8 | 30,259,651 | 1,968,155 | 6.50% |
| SR3 | 16,791,415 | 1,556,960 | 9.27% |
| SR6 | 15,024,640 | 1,400,520 | 9.32% |
| SR4 | 15,152,928 | 1,708,936 | 11.28% |
| SR2 | 11,610,598 | 1,434,859 | 12.36% |
| SR5 | 17,188,636 | 2,149,257 | 12.50% |
| SR1 | 2,486,795 | 468,852 | 18.85% |
| Total | 143,499,218 | 12,173,564 | 8.48% |
Area measurements
| Hectares | 143,500 |
|---|---|
| Square miles | 554.06 |
| Square feet | 15,446,196,500.00 |
| Square kilometres | 1,435.00 |
Postal delivery offices
- Peterlee Delivery Office
- Seaham Delivery Office
- Sunderland Delivery Office
Tourist attractions within the area
We found 5 visitor attractions within the Sunderland postcode area.
| Penshaw Monument |
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| Historic Properties |
| Historic Monument / Archaeological Site |
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| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Souter Lighthouse and The Leas |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
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| East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| Monkwearmouth Station Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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