Area Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SR2 postcode area.

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Population

31,786

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,086 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

SR2 is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £154k.

home £154,060 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR2 is a postcode district in Sunderland, North East, covering 836 active and 218 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SR2 (8%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (7%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SR2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SR2 are around £154k. Safety: Crime runs above average across SR2 at 411 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SR2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5013
Anti-social behaviour1993
Criminal damage and arson1486
Public order1179
Other theft848

school Local Schools

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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine
  • Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store
  • Ryhope Convenience Store
  • Dhillons - Londis
  • Dhillons Premier Convenience Store
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Mayfair Health Club
  • Alexandra
  • Ashbrooke Sports Club
  • Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd
  • Derwenthurst Club
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • KFC
  • McDonalds Restaurants
  • My Sisters Kitchen
  • Otto
  • Fru Fru And Friends
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores
  • Iceland
  • Lidl Ryhope Road
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Burger King
  • Greggs
  • Buddha Belly
  • Chinese Kitchen
  • Chip & Fish
  • + 28 more