Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR2 0SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 0SY.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 0SY 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SR2 0SY — age 39, 48% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SR2 0SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ryhope Colliery in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

Within the SR2 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0SY are sourced from Output Area E00044533 (shared with 15 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 0SY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

SR2 0SY has low crime rates — 33 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 behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

Good130 pupils0.1 km
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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 Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding264 pupils0.5 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Sugar Pot0.5 km
  • St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro0.9 km
  • The Gatehouse Tea Rooms0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ryhope Fisheries0.1 km
  • Garden Chop Suey House0.2 km
  • Ocean Basket0.2 km
  • Fratelli0.1 km
  • Rinos Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • P K & Sons North Ltd0.3 km
  • Seafood Platters0.2 km
  • Pauls0.5 km
  • Herdman G W0.2 km
  • B & M Homestore0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Top House0.6 km
  • Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Derwenthurst Club0.4 km
  • Guide Post0.0 km
  • Ryhope Catholic Club0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham4.0 km
  • Sunderland4.2 km
  • St Peters4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryhope Street South-Roselea Ave0.1 km
  • Ryhope Street South-Roselea Ave0.1 km
  • Ryhope Street-St Pauls Terrace0.1 km
  • Ryhope Street-St Pauls Terrace0.1 km
  • Burdon Lane0.2 km