SR2 0YR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burlawn Close, 0.4km from Leechmere in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 0YR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 0YR are sourced from Output Area E00044521 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLAWN CLOSE, SR2 0YR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLAWN CLOSE, SR2 0YR.
238
53
£ 37,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 0YR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR2 0YR has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 0YR. The average age is 53.4. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 99,000
3 sales · Mean £ 93,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 0YR 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.
school Local Schools
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Ryhope Junior School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Grangetown Primary School
Hill View Infant Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.6 km
- P K & Sons North Ltd0.8 km
- Seafood Platters0.6 km
- Pauls0.9 km
- Herdman G W0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- The Sugar Pot0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ryhope Fisheries0.6 km
- Garden Chop Suey House0.6 km
- Ocean Basket0.6 km
- Fratelli0.5 km
- Rinos Pizzeria0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Top House0.8 km
- Derwenthurst (Ryhope) Club Ltd0.7 km
- Derwenthurst Club0.8 km
- Guide Post0.6 km
- Ryhope Catholic Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.6 km
- St Peters4.1 km
- Seaham4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Leechmere Way-Lynthorpe0.1 km
- Leechmere Way-Lynthorpe0.1 km
- Toll Bar Road-B&q0.3 km
- Toll Bar Road-B&q0.3 km
- Ryhope Road-Marine Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR20YR · Data under Open Government Licence