Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WITHERNSEA GROVE, SR2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERNSEA GROVE, SR2 0BU.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Other crime4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils0.4 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.7 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils1.1 km
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New Silksworth Academy Infant

Good215 pupils1.2 km
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New Silksworth Academy Junior

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Sugar Pot0.6 km
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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
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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
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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
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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