SR Postcode Area for the Sunderland Region
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This section of the site is all about the SR Postcode area, also known as the Sunderland Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as SR1.
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Map of the SR Sunderland Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the SR Postcode
| Width from East to West | 8.58 mi |
| Height from North to South | 16.08 mi |
| Area of SR | 56.78 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 16.10 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 60.69 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 8 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 37 |
| Number of Post Towns | 3 |
| Number of Postcodes | 6,523 |
The SR postcode area represents a group of 8 postal districts in the Sunderland area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters s and r in SundeRland. The area has a population of 250,826 and covers an area of 143,500 hectares. Fun fact: 0.39% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Tyne & Wear (73.98%), Durham (26.02%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the SR Postcode Area?
The SR Sunderland is in the North East of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: NE - Newcastle upon Tyne, TS - Teeside and DH - Durham, It also borders The North Sea,
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example 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 (m²) | 12,173,564 (m²) | 8.48% |
A map showing the boundary of SR in relation to other areas
There are 4 towns within the Sunderland postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 143,500² |
| Miles | 554² |
| Feet | 15,446,196,500² |
| Kilometres | 1,435² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- 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 |
| View Penshaw Monument on Google Maps |
| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens on Google Maps |
| Souter Lighthouse and The Leas |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
| View Souter Lighthouse and The Leas on Google Maps |
| East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
| View East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre on Google Maps |
| Monkwearmouth Station Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Monkwearmouth Station Museum on Google Maps |
Councils within the SR Area
