SR2 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Barton Park, 0.3km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00044499 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON PARK, SR2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON PARK, SR2 0AW.
316
43
£ 38,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SR2 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0AW. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 229,975
10 sales · Mean £ 229,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0AW has low crime rates — 20 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
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Hill View Infant Academy
New Silksworth Academy Infant
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.9 km
- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Seafood Platters0.7 km
- Pauls0.5 km
- Herdman G W0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- The Sugar Pot0.4 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.9 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Ocean Basket0.7 km
- Milano's Pizzeria0.6 km
- Fratelli0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Top House0.3 km
- Guide Post0.9 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club0.8 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Queens0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores1.0 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.7 km
- St Peters4.2 km
- Seaham4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.1 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.2 km
- Bevan Avenue-Cheviot Lane0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-Post Office0.2 km
- Bevan Avenue-Blyton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20AW · Data under Open Government Licence