Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BANKSIDE CLOSE, SR2 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKSIDE CLOSE, SR2 0AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR2 0AN 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, SR2 0AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.

home £213,900 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR2 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bankside Close, 0.1km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0AN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00044523 (shared with 6 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 0AN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 225,000

8 sales · Mean £ 196,868

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

5 sales · Mean £ 173,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR2 0AN has low crime rates — 30 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order12
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.3 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils0.8 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.4 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils1.5 km
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New Silksworth Academy Infant

Good215 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.8 km
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.4 km
  • P K & Sons North Ltd1.0 km
  • Seafood Platters0.5 km
  • Pauls0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Asda Cafe1.0 km
  • The Sugar Pot0.2 km
  • The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries0.7 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.5 km
  • Ocean Basket0.5 km
  • Milano's Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Fratelli0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Top House0.1 km
  • Guide Post0.7 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.7 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.2 km
  • The Queens0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores1.0 km
  • Iceland0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.8 km
  • St Peters4.3 km
  • Seaham4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryhope Street-Post Office0.1 km
  • Ryhope Street-Post Office0.1 km
  • Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.2 km
  • Bevan Avenue-Cheviot Lane0.2 km
  • Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.2 km