Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

OCEAN ROAD NORTH, SR2 9QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCEAN ROAD NORTH, SR2 9QU.

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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 9QU 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 44, SR2 9QU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £46k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SR2 9QU is a safe, established residential area on Ocean Road North, 0.5km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

Within the SR2 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £46k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9QU 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 9QU. 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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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

£ 54,750

10 sales · Mean £ 62,846

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

SR2 9QU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime9
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils0.4 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.1 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

7 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.7 km
  • Milktech Ltd0.9 km
  • Paul Young Dairyman0.9 km
  • B & M Homestore0.8 km
  • Grangetown Premier Store0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Fru Fru And Friends0.3 km
  • Grangetown Tandoori0.2 km
  • Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • The Pit Stop Cafe0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buddha Belly0.2 km
  • Chip & Fish0.2 km
  • Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Orange Chippy0.1 km
  • Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Grangetown W M C0.2 km
  • Hendon Grange0.2 km
  • Alexandra0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland2.6 km
  • St Peters3.1 km
  • Stadium of Light3.8 km

Bus Stops

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