Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LEECHMERE WAY, SR2 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEECHMERE WAY, SR2 0DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 0DH 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in SR2 0DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 61.8% year-on-year.

home £111,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR2 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leechmere Way, 0.3km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00044523 (shared with 6 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 0DH. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 98,500

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

SR2 0DH has low crime rates — 30 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.3 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils1.0 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.6 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.5 km
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.8 km
  • P K & Sons North Ltd0.9 km
  • Seafood Platters0.5 km
  • Pauls0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • The Sugar Pot0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries0.6 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.5 km
  • Ocean Basket0.5 km
  • Milano's Pizzeria0.1 km
  • The Plaice Of Cod0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Top House0.5 km
  • Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Guide Post0.6 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.7 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.5 km
  • St Peters4.1 km
  • Seaham4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue0.0 km
  • Ralph Avenue0.1 km
  • Rye View Road0.1 km
  • Ralph Avenue0.1 km
  • Leechmere Way - Rye View Road0.1 km