SR2 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Rushford, 0.6km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR2 0BA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00044536 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHFORD, SR2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHFORD, SR2 0BA.
307
43
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 43, SR2 0BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BA. The average age is 43.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,500
4 sales · Mean £ 125,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0BA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.5 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.2 km
- Seafood Platters0.9 km
- Herdman G W0.9 km
- Ogies1.0 km
- Pauls0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Garden Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Ocean Basket0.9 km
- Milano's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Fratelli1.0 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ryhope Catholic Club1.0 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Queens0.5 km
- Foresters Arms0.5 km
- Ryhope W. M. C.0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.0 km
- Seaham4.5 km
- St Peters4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.3 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
- Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.3 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BA · Data under Open Government Licence