SR2 0LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smith Street South, 0.6km from Ryhope in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0LL are sourced from Output Area E00044538 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LL.
313
40
£ 37,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0LL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR2 0LL's 65% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0LL. The average age is 40.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
7 sales · Mean £ 93,771
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR2 0LL is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Sugar Pot0.7 km
- St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro0.7 km
- The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.2 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Ocean Basket0.4 km
- Fratelli0.4 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- P K & Sons North Ltd0.1 km
- Seafood Platters0.4 km
- Pauls0.6 km
- Herdman G W0.4 km
- Nisa - Local0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Top House0.8 km
- Foresters Arms0.8 km
- Ryhope W. M. C.0.8 km
- Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd0.3 km
- Derwenthurst Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham3.8 km
- Sunderland4.4 km
- St Peters4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryhope Hospitals0.2 km
- Ryhope Hospitals0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-St Pauls Terrace0.2 km
- Ryhope Street-St Pauls Terrace0.2 km
- The Village0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20LL · Data under Open Government Licence