Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BRIERY VALE ROAD, SR2 7HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIERY VALE ROAD, SR2 7HE.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SR2 7HE is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SR2 7HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briery Vale Road, 0.4km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SR2 7HE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7HE are sourced from Output Area E00044863 (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 7HE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 91,500

4 sales · Mean £ 98,875

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

Crime around SR2 7HE is moderate at 62 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft22
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.4 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils0.4 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.4 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils0.5 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.0 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Jomuna Halal Food Store1.0 km
  • Medichem0.9 km
  • Mowbray Food Store0.7 km
  • TUTL1.0 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • BURGeR0.9 km
  • Chilli Mangoes1.0 km
  • Cafe W0.9 km
  • Paticake Patisserie0.5 km
  • Sorrento0.6 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Lunch Box1.0 km
  • Silver Star1.0 km
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.8 km
  • Jay's Flavours0.7 km
  • Naga Noodles0.8 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Ashbrooke Sports Club0.7 km
  • Cooper Rose0.6 km
  • Greens0.9 km
  • Ivy House0.4 km
  • No 2 Church Lane0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Lidl Ryhope Road0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland1.0 km
  • St Peters1.5 km
  • Stadium of Light2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashbrooke0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Tunstall Road-Thornhill Gardens0.1 km
  • Tunstall Road-Thornhill Park0.2 km