Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BOWOOD CLOSE, SR2 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWOOD CLOSE, SR2 0BY.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SR2 0BY — age 33, 98% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

home £251,895 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR2 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Bowood Close, 0.8km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For families considering a move, SR2 0BY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 98% 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 £251k, down 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00182879 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BY. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 238,000

39 sales · Mean £ 232,665

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR2 0BY has low crime rates — 20 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.

Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences23
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils0.8 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils1.3 km
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New Silksworth Academy Infant

Good215 pupils1.4 km
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New Silksworth Academy Junior

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Sugar Pot0.6 km
  • St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro1.0 km
  • The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Seafood Platters0.8 km
  • Pauls0.5 km
  • Herdman G W0.9 km
  • Ogies0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.8 km
  • Ocean Basket0.8 km
  • Fratelli0.9 km
  • Rinos Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Ryhope Tandoori0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Top House0.5 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.9 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Queens0.6 km
  • Foresters Arms0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham4.3 km
  • Sunderland4.3 km
  • St Peters4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bevan Avenue-Burdon Lane0.3 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Burdon Lane0.3 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.3 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.4 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Blyton Avenue0.5 km