SR2 0BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tunstall in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0BQ is 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. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00044501 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 0BQ.
247
43
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR2 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0BQ has low crime rates — 18 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 Pot0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners1.0 km
- Green Bamboo0.9 km
- Shan Tandoori0.9 km
- Gills Golden Fish N Chips0.9 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Pauls0.8 km
- Silksworth Stores Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Top House0.7 km
- Silksworth W M C1.0 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.9 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Queens0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.0 km
- St Peters4.5 km
- Seaham4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.1 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence