Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

POPLAR GROVE, SR2 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, SR2 0DW.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 0DW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, SR2 0DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR2 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Grove, 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 0DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00044523 (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 0DW. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 58,500

2 sales · Mean £ 58,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR2 0DW has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils0.4 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils1.1 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.2 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.5 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.4 km
  • Premier - Kellys News Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Seafood Platters0.6 km
  • Pauls0.8 km
  • Herdman G W0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • The Sugar Pot0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries0.7 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Ocean Basket0.6 km
  • Milano's Pizzeria0.1 km
  • The Plaice Of Cod0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Top House0.6 km
  • Guide Post0.7 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.8 km
  • Ryhope Football & Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The Queens0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.4 km
  • St Peters4.0 km
  • Stadium of Light4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ralph Avenue0.1 km
  • Ralph Avenue0.1 km
  • Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue0.1 km
  • Leechmere Way - Rye View Road0.1 km
  • Leechmere Way -Lynthorpe0.2 km