Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR2 7JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 7JR.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 7JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

76% of homes in SR2 7JR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SR2 7JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Millfield ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00044843 (shared with 7 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 7JR. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 9%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near SR2 7JR are high at 141 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 offences315
Anti-social behaviour152
Public order70
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson55

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.2 km
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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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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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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils0.8 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Jomuna Halal Food Store0.9 km
  • Mowbray Food Store0.7 km
  • Rays Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Cakebox Sunderland Ltd0.8 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Poplar House1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • BURGeR0.8 km
  • Chilli Mangoes0.9 km
  • Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North0.9 km
  • Cafe W0.6 km
  • Paticake Patisserie0.2 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Lunch Box0.9 km
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.6 km
  • Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar0.8 km
  • Jay's Flavours0.4 km
  • Naga Noodles0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Ashbrooke Sports Club1.0 km
  • Cooper Rose0.4 km
  • Greens0.6 km
  • Ivy House0.2 km
  • No 2 Church Lane0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl Ryhope Road0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.8 km
  • St Peters1.2 km
  • Stadium of Light2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tunstall Road0.0 km
  • Tunstall Road-Argyle Street0.0 km
  • Thornholme Road-School0.1 km
  • Tunstall Road-Thornhill Park0.2 km
  • Belvedere Road-Azalea Terrace0.2 km