SR2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Withernsea Grove, 0.5km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00044499 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERNSEA GROVE, SR2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERNSEA GROVE, SR2 0BU.
316
43
£ 38,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR2 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £127k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0BU. The average age is 43.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,000
11 sales · Mean £ 106,454
Detached
£ 153,500
5 sales · Mean £ 152,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SR2 0BU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Paul's CofE Primary School
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.2 km
- Seafood Platters0.9 km
- Herdman G W0.9 km
- Nisa - Local0.9 km
- Pauls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Garden Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Ocean Basket0.9 km
- Milano's Pizzeria0.8 km
- Fratelli1.0 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Queens0.5 km
- Foresters Arms0.5 km
- Ryhope W. M. C.0.5 km
- Top House0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.7 km
- St Peters4.2 km
- Seaham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.1 km
- Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove0.1 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.3 km
- Ryhope Street-Brick Row0.3 km
- Runcorn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20BU · Data under Open Government Licence