SR2 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Runnymede, 0.7km 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00044527 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUNNYMEDE, SR2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUNNYMEDE, SR2 0BJ.
268
43
£ 38,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0BJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SR2 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BJ. 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 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
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0BJ has low crime rates — 14 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 Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Green Bamboo1.0 km
- Shan Tandoori1.0 km
- Garden Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Ocean Basket1.0 km
- Milano's Pizzeria1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.2 km
- Seafood Platters1.0 km
- Herdman G W1.0 km
- Pauls0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Queens0.6 km
- Foresters Arms0.5 km
- Ryhope W. M. C.0.5 km
- Top House0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.9 km
- St Peters4.4 km
- Seaham4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.1 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.1 km
- Runcorn0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.4 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BJ · Data under Open Government Licence