SR2 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Rothbury, 0.8km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR2 0BE represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% 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 £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00044536 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHBURY, SR2 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHBURY, SR2 0BE.
307
43
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0BE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR2 0BE's 62% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 39.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BE. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
21 sales · Mean £ 108,542
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0BE 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
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.7 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Pauls0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Top House0.6 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Queens0.7 km
- Foresters Arms0.6 km
- Ryhope W. M. C.0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Rinos Pizzeria0.6 km
- Ryhope Tandoori0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.2 km
- Seaham4.5 km
- St Peters4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.2 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.4 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.4 km
- Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.5 km
- Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BE · Data under Open Government Licence