SR2 8SE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Percy Terrace, 0.4km from Hendon in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.6% year-on-year. 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 8SE are sourced from Output Area E00044352 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY TERRACE, SR2 8SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY TERRACE, SR2 8SE.
280
40
£ 29,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 8SE 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR2 8SE's 59% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 8SE. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
19 sales · Mean £ 138,865
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR2 8SE is moderate at 72 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.
school Local Schools
Valley Road Academy
Southmoor Academy
Grangetown Primary School
Hill View Junior Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
Hill View Infant Academy
Thornhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Buddha Belly1.0 km
- Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
- Chip & Fish0.9 km
- Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Grill N Chill1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Medichem0.7 km
- Mowbray Food Store0.9 km
- TUTL0.2 km
- Franklin, G., Family Butcher0.2 km
- Gills Mini Market0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Acorn Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Alexandra0.9 km
- Victoria Gardens0.1 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Ashbrooke Sports Club0.9 km
- Grangetown W M C0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mumbai Silk0.9 km
- Fru Fru And Friends0.9 km
- Grangetown Tandoori0.9 km
- Mickys Munchies0.2 km
- Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland1.5 km
- St Peters2.0 km
- Stadium of Light2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Villette Road0.1 km
- Toward Road-Villette Road0.1 km
- Villette Road0.1 km
- Toward Road-Villette Road0.2 km
- Ryhope Road-China Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR28SE · Data under Open Government Licence