SR2 9NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westheath Avenue, 0.3km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 9NS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, 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 9NS are sourced from Output Area E00182871 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTHEATH AVENUE, SR2 9NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHEATH AVENUE, SR2 9NS.
251
36
£ 36,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 9NS 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
SR2 9NS has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 9NS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,000
13 sales · Mean £ 97,095
Semi-Detached
£ 70,100
1 sales · Mean £ 70,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 9NS has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hill View Infant Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Southmoor Academy
Grangetown Primary School
Valley Road Academy
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.6 km
- Milktech Ltd0.3 km
- Paul Young Dairyman0.3 km
- B & M Homestore1.0 km
- Grangetown Premier Store0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Fru Fru And Friends0.5 km
- Grangetown Tandoori0.5 km
- Sweet Shop0.5 km
- The Pit Stop Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Buddha Belly0.5 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.5 km
- Chip & Fish0.5 km
- Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Grill N Chill0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Grangetown W M C0.5 km
- Hendon Grange0.8 km
- Alexandra0.4 km
- Hollymere0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.5 km
- St Peters3.0 km
- Stadium of Light3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westheath Avenue-Playground0.1 km
- Leechmere Road-Asda0.1 km
- Leechmere Asda0.1 km
- Westheath Avenue-Hillview Road0.1 km
- Westheath Avenue-Hill View Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR29NS · Data under Open Government Licence