SR2 0BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Runcorn, 0.6km from Tunstall in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR2 0BP represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00044526 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUNCORN, SR2 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUNCORN, SR2 0BP.
220
54
£ 38,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0BP 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.
Area Character
SR2 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BP. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,000
15 sales · Mean £ 100,766
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0BP has low crime rates — 17 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
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Junior
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.9 km
- Green Bamboo0.8 km
- Shan Tandoori0.8 km
- Gills Golden Fish N Chips0.9 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Pauls0.9 km
- Silksworth Stores Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Top House0.7 km
- Silksworth W M C1.0 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.9 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Queens0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.9 km
- St Peters4.4 km
- Seaham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Runcorn0.1 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.2 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.2 km
- Tunstall Village Green0.5 km
- Tunstall Village Green0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BP · Data under Open Government Licence