SR2 0AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00044525 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 0AA.
240
41
£ 37,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in SR2 0AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0AA. The average age is 41.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0AA has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.9 km
- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.7 km
- P K & Sons North Ltd0.7 km
- Seafood Platters0.1 km
- Pauls0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.2 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.4 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.1 km
- Ocean Basket0.1 km
- Fratelli0.2 km
- Milano's Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Top House0.3 km
- Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd0.7 km
- Derwenthurst Club0.8 km
- Guide Post0.4 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.9 km
- Seaham4.3 km
- St Peters4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ryhope Street-Library0.0 km
- Ryhope Street-Library0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Ryhope Infant And Junior Schools0.2 km
- Nelson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20AA · Data under Open Government Licence