Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WESTMINSTER STREET, SR2 9QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTMINSTER STREET, SR2 9QP.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /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 9QP 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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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SR2 9QP is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SR2 9QP is a safe, established residential area on Westminster Street, 0.5km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9QP are sourced from Output Area E00044369 (shared with 9 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 9QP. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SR2 9QP has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Other crime10
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils0.3 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.8 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils1.6 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.7 km
  • Milktech Ltd0.8 km
  • Paul Young Dairyman0.8 km
  • B & M Homestore0.9 km
  • Grangetown Premier Store0.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Fru Fru And Friends0.1 km
  • Grangetown Tandoori0.1 km
  • Sweet Shop0.2 km
  • The Pit Stop Cafe0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Buddha Belly0.1 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chip & Fish0.1 km
  • Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Grill N Chill0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Grangetown W M C0.1 km
  • Hendon Grange0.3 km
  • Alexandra0.2 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland2.5 km
  • St Peters3.0 km
  • Stadium of Light3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryhope Road - Carnegie Street0.1 km
  • Ryhope Road - Ocean Road0.1 km
  • Ryhope Road - Ocean Road0.1 km
  • Ocean Road - Ryhope Road0.1 km
  • Leechmere Road - Ryhope Road0.1 km