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SR9 POSTCODE REGION

Sunderland (SR9)

The SR9 postcode area is located in the Sunderland postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 25 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the SR9 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Sunderland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 10% of people in SR9 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 SR9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SR9 is a postcode district in the Sunderland district in the north-east of England. It is centered around the town of Washington, which is located just to the north of Sunderland city itself. The district covers a total area of around 64 square kilometres and is made up of two post towns – Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.

The district is mainly rural, with the majority of its land consisting of farmland and woodlands. The area is home to a number of small villages such as Springwell, North Biddick, Little Rainton, Harraton and Fatfield. There are some larger towns within this postcode district such as Shiney Row, Birtley and Usworth.

The population of this district is around 22,507 people. It is mainly white British with a smaller minority of other ethnicities. The average age in the district is 37 years old.

The SR9 postcode district is home to a range of educational establishments such as secondary schools, sixth form colleges and special needs schools. Washington School, Usworth Grange Primary School and Harraton Community College are based in the district. There are also a range of further education, higher education and adult education establishments too.

The area is well connected to the rest of the UK and the rest of Sunderland with frequent bus and rail services. It is also close to some major roads such as the A19, A1231 and A1290.

SR9 is a great place to explore for its stunning countryside, quaint villages and vibrant towns and cities. It is a great place to live due to its affordability, good transport links and great educational facilities. The area, and Sunderland district in general, is a great place to visit for its rich culture, heritage and many local attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% of people in SR9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 40%DE

According to census records, 10% 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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SR9Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear

The county of Tyne and Wear

SR9 is located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in England.

Tyne and Wear has a total population of 1,128,800, making it the 16th largest county in the UK.

Tyne and Wear has a total area of 210 square miles, and a population density of 2090 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Tyne and Wear Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSR9
Postal TownSunderland
MSOA NameSunderland 016
LSOA NameSunderland 016C
CountyTyne and Wear
RegionTyne and Wear
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySunderland
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SR9 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SR9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Browse Postcodes in SR9

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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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