SR2 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Rachel Close, 0.6km from Tunstall in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR2 0AF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00044500 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACHEL CLOSE, SR2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACHEL CLOSE, SR2 0AF.
302
47
£ 38,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SR2 0AF — age 47, 79% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0AF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 102,000
1 sales · Mean £ 102,000
Terraced
£ 87,500
2 sales · Mean £ 87,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0AF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Mill Hill Nursery School
Mill Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.9 km
- Green Bamboo0.8 km
- Shan Tandoori0.8 km
- Devitos1.0 km
- Gills Golden Fish N Chips0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.4 km
- Premier - Mill Hill Convenience Store1.0 km
- Pauls0.9 km
- Edward Chaston Limited1.0 km
- Millers Bakers1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Top House0.8 km
- Silksworth W M C0.9 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.8 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Queens0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.0 km
- St Peters4.5 km
- Seaham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.1 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
- Tunstall Village Green0.5 km
- Burdon Road-Goathland Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20AF · Data under Open Government Licence