SR2 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Highclere Drive, 0.7km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SR2 0DB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 12.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00170212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHCLERE DRIVE, SR2 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHCLERE DRIVE, SR2 0DB.
491
32
£ 37,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0DB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR2 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0DB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 221,497
18 sales · Mean £ 221,552
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
3 sales · Mean £ 169,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0DB has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.6 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Seafood Platters0.9 km
- Pauls0.5 km
- Herdman G W0.9 km
- Ogies1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Garden Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Ocean Basket0.9 km
- Fratelli1.0 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.5 km
- Ryhope Tandoori0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Top House0.5 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club1.0 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Queens0.6 km
- Foresters Arms0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.1 km
- Seaham4.4 km
- St Peters4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.3 km
- Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.3 km
- Bevan Avenue-Stewart Avenue0.3 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.4 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20DB · Data under Open Government Licence