SR2 9HL is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Hillview in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR2, SR2 9HL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9HL are sourced from Output Area E00044581 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 9HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 9HL.
322
45
£ 46,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 9HL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SR2 9HL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 9HL. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SR2 9HL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hill View Junior Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
Southmoor Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Grangetown Primary School
Valley Road Academy
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Fru Fru And Friends0.8 km
- Grangetown Tandoori0.9 km
- Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd1.0 km
- Sweet Shop0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Buddha Belly0.9 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.2 km
- Chip & Fish0.9 km
- Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Grill N Chill0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.8 km
- TUTL1.0 km
- Diacom Sunderland Ltd1.0 km
- Milktech Ltd0.8 km
- Paul Young Dairyman0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grangetown W M C0.9 km
- Alexandra0.8 km
- Victoria Gardens0.7 km
- Hollymere0.6 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
- Lidl Ryhope Road1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.0 km
- St Peters2.5 km
- Stadium of Light3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eye Infirmary0.1 km
- Eye Infirmary0.1 km
- Queen Alexandra Road-Junior School-N0.2 km
- Queen Alexandra Road-School0.2 km
- Queen Alexandra Road-Sea View Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR29HL · Data under Open Government Licence