Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BURLEIGH CLOSE, SR2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH CLOSE, SR2 0BZ.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 0BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SR2 0BZ — age 32, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £277k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR2 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on Burleigh Close, 0.5km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00170212 (shared with 5 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 0BZ. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 241,000

2 sales · Mean £ 241,000

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

SR2 0BZ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order9
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.2 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

2 nearby
  • The Sugar Pot0.4 km
  • The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries1.0 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.7 km
  • Ocean Basket0.7 km
  • Milano's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Fratelli0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Seafood Platters0.7 km
  • Pauls0.4 km
  • Herdman G W0.7 km
  • Nisa - Local0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Top House0.3 km
  • Guide Post0.9 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.8 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.4 km
  • The Queens0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland4.0 km
  • Seaham4.5 km
  • St Peters4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.2 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.2 km
  • Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.2 km
  • Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.3 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Blyton Avenue0.3 km