SR1 Postcode District
SR1 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Sunderland Post town in Tyne & Wear
The SR1 postcode district is located in the SR Sunderland postal area, SR1 has a population of 5,092 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.96 square miles (2.48 square kilometres or 614.03 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SR1. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SR1
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SR1 postcode district is Sunderland, located in Tyne & Wear. Additional significant settlements include the same city of Sunderland. The postcode district is primarily associated with the post town of Sunderland, also situated in Tyne & Wear.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SR1 1, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The sector SR1 2, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The sector SR1 3, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The post town for this district is SUNDERLAND.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) area with a total of 291 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0.57 | SW |
| Whitburn | 3.02 | N |
| Seaham | 5.10 | SSE |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 5.89 | SW |
| Washington | 6.53 | W |
| South Shields | 6.74 | NNW |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.76 | SSW |
| Jarrow | 6.98 | NW |
| Hebburn | 7.34 | NW |
| Tynemouth | 7.95 | NNW |
| Wallsend | 8.67 | NW |
| Chester-le-Street | 8.71 | WSW |
| Gateshead | 9.96 | WNW |
| Whitley Bay | 9.99 | NNW |
| Peterlee | 10.22 | S |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 10.67 | WNW |
| Longbenton | 11.03 | NW |
| Durham | 12.26 | SW |
| Whickham | 12.40 | WNW |
| Stanley | 13.04 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 289
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR1 2 | 114 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR1 1 | 96 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR1 3 | 79 |
Street list for SR1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DERWENT STREET | 903 |
| THE BRIDGES | 872 |
| PARK LANE | 571 |
| PRINCE STREET | 249 |
| FAWCETT STREET | 242 |
| DUN COW STREET | 240 |
| BOROUGH ROAD B1294 | 239 |
| BOROUGH ROAD B1294 | 239 |
| KING STREET | 221 |
| WEST STREET | 214 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2480 |
| Shoplifting | 1306 |
| Public order | 670 |
| Other theft | 510 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 492 |
| Burglary | 401 |
| Drugs | 299 |
| Vehicle crime | 188 |
| Robbery | 174 |
| Other crime | 148 |
| Theft from the person | 121 |
| Possession of weapons | 81 |
| Bicycle theft | 63 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGES SHOPPING CENTRE | SUNDERLAND | 87 | SR1 3LE | View map | |
| HIGH STREET WEST | SUNDERLAND | 75 | SR1 1UA | View map | |
| FAWCETT STREET | SUNDERLAND | 41 | SR1 1RZ | View map | |
| BLANDFORD STREET | SUNDERLAND | 32 | SR1 3JH | View map | |
| HOLMESIDE | SUNDERLAND | 24 | SR1 3JE | View map | |
| DERWENT STREET | SUNDERLAND | 23 | SR1 3NU | View map | |
| OLIVE STREET | SUNDERLAND | 18 | SR1 3PE | View map | |
| FREDERICK STREET | SUNDERLAND | 17 | SR1 1NA | View map | |
| BOROUGH ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 16 | SR1 1JY | View map | |
| WATERLOO PLACE | SUNDERLAND | 15 | SR1 3HT | View map | |
| ST THOMAS STREET | SUNDERLAND | 14 | SR1 1QD | View map | |
| STOCKTON ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 13 | SR1 3NR | View map | |
| VINE PLACE | SUNDERLAND | 13 | SR1 3NE | View map | |
| JOHN STREET | SUNDERLAND | 11 | SR1 1QH | View map | |
| PARK LANE | SUNDERLAND | 11 | SR1 3NX | View map | |
| CROWTREE ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 9 | SR1 3JU | View map | |
| MARKET SQUARE | SUNDERLAND | 9 | SR1 3HW | View map | |
| ATHENAEUM STREET | SUNDERLAND | 8 | SR1 1QX | View map | |
| MARITIME TERRACE | SUNDERLAND | 8 | SR1 3JT | View map | |
| UNION STREET | SUNDERLAND | 7 | SR1 3BT | View map | |
| HIGH STREET EAST | SUNDERLAND | 6 | SR1 2BL | View map | |
| SILKSWORTH ROW | SUNDERLAND | 6 | SR1 3QJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Hudson Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Villiers Street South , Sunderland
Postcode: SR1 2AH
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Westgate (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
University of Sunderland
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR1 3SD
Headteacher: Sir David Bell (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Family Dental Practice | 55 FREDERICK STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Silver And Charlton | 49-50 JOHN STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1QH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Wearside Orthodontic Centre | 49 FREDERICK STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Laura Street (dental Surgery) | 26/27 LAURA STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1PT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Riveredge Dentistry Limited | SUITE 2, QUAYSIDE HOUSE, LOW STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 2AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview Surgery | RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE, BOROUGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 2HJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5673393 |
| 2 | The New City Medical Group | TATHAM STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 2QB | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5675571 |
| 3 | Ashburn Medical Centre | RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE, BOROUGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR1 2HJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5671035 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superdrug Pharmacy | UNIT 3, 37 WALWORTH WAY, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3LB | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5674633 |
| 2 | Boots | 45 THE BRIDGES, SHOPPING CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3LF | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5670933 |
| 3 | Well | SAVILLE HOUSE, 1 SAVILLE PLACE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1PA | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5673550 |
| 4 | Riverview Health Centre Pharmacy | RIVERVIEW HC PHARMACY, BOROUGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 2HJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D J Morris Optometrist | 2 CHURCH LANE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3PT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | D J Casey Opticians | 58 JOHN STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 1QH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (sunderland) | 247 HIGH STREET WEST, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3DE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Specsavers (sunderland) | 11 ATHENAEUM STREET, WATERLOO PLACE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3HP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Kb & Rl Gardner Optometrists | 17 BLANDFORD STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3JP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Vision Express (sunderland) | 19-20 THE BRIDGES, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3LB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Bowers & Mackinnon Optical Ltd - Sunderland | 247 HIGH STREET WEST, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR1 3DE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | £152,000 | 2 | £133,750 | 4 | £91,000 | 2 | £82,075 | 4 |
| Terraced | £114,103 | 26 | £115,556 | 25 | £108,457 | 23 | £137,040 | 25 |
| Flats | £38,514 | 51 | £41,260 | 44 | £52,068 | 25 | £71,348 | 26 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Sunderland
CRS Code: SUN
Operator: NT
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.55
Average Driving Distance: 8.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 289
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.28
Average Driving Distance: 8.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 289
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.55
Average Driving Distance: 9.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 289
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SR1 1 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
| SR1 2 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
| SR1 3 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | R | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| S | R | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SR1 postal code covers the settlement of SUNDERLAND.
The postcode area has a boundary with The North Sea.
The SR1 Postcode shares a border with SR4 (SUNDERLAND, South Hylton) and SR2 (SUNDERLAND, Ryhope).
Maps and visuals
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