SR2 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hewitt Avenue, 0.3km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00044516 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWITT AVENUE, SR2 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWITT AVENUE, SR2 0DS.
313
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£ 37,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0DS 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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in SR2 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0DS. The average age is 36.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0DS has low crime rates — 22 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
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hill View Junior Academy
Grangetown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.4 km
- Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Seafood Platters0.7 km
- Pauls0.8 km
- Milktech Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- The Sugar Pot0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.9 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Ocean Basket0.7 km
- Fratelli0.7 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Top House0.6 km
- Guide Post0.8 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club0.9 km
- Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Queens0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.4 km
- St Peters3.9 km
- Stadium of Light4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hewitt Avenue0.0 km
- Hollycarrside Road-Hewitt Avenue0.1 km
- Ralph Avenue0.1 km
- Ralph Avenue0.1 km
- Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20DS · Data under Open Government Licence