SR2 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0AP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00044529 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 0AP.
255
51
£ 37,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0AP 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
With 36% social renting, SR2 0AP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0AP. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0AP has low crime rates — 31 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
Hill View Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.8 km
- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.6 km
- P K & Sons North Ltd0.8 km
- Seafood Platters0.3 km
- Pauls0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- The Sugar Pot0.1 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.6 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.3 km
- Ocean Basket0.3 km
- Fratelli0.4 km
- Milano's Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Top House0.2 km
- Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd0.9 km
- Derwenthurst Club1.0 km
- Guide Post0.5 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores1.0 km
- Iceland0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.8 km
- St Peters4.3 km
- Seaham4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ryhope Street-Library0.1 km
- Ryhope Street-Post Office0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-Post Office0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-Library0.2 km
- Bevan Avenue-Cheviot Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20AP · Data under Open Government Licence