Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

RALPH AVENUE, SR2 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALPH AVENUE, SR2 0DL.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 0DL 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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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SR2 0DL — 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.

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

SR2 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ralph Avenue, 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 0DL 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. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00044522 (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 0DL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 82,000

4 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

SR2 0DL has low crime rates — 28 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.4 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils1.1 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.2 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.5 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.5 km
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Seafood Platters0.6 km
  • Pauls0.7 km
  • Herdman G W0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • The Sugar Pot0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries0.7 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Ocean Basket0.6 km
  • Milano's Pizzeria0.2 km
  • The Plaice Of Cod0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Top House0.5 km
  • Guide Post0.7 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.8 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The Queens0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.5 km
  • St Peters4.0 km
  • Seaham4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ralph Avenue0.0 km
  • Ralph Avenue0.0 km
  • Hewitt Avenue0.1 km
  • Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue0.1 km
  • Hollycarrside Road-Hewitt Avenue0.2 km