SR2 7AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Millfield ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 7AY is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 70) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (313 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00170238 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 7AY.
143
70
£ 31,000 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 7AY 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
With 92% social renting, SR2 7AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 7AY. The average age is 70.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near SR2 7AY are high at 313 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
Hudson Road Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Consilium Evolve
Thornhill Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Valley Road Academy
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.5 km
- Poplar House0.5 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Wild Fire Pizza0.8 km
- Rainbow Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Albert's Place0.7 km
- Lunch Box0.4 km
- Silver Star0.8 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Jomuna Halal Food Store0.4 km
- Medichem0.7 km
- Mowbray Food Store0.3 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.5 km
- Fletchers1.0 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Masonic Temple1.0 km
- Sloanes Sports Bar0.6 km
- Burton House Ltd0.5 km
- Gatsby0.3 km
- Independant0.3 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- BURGeR0.4 km
- Chilli Mangoes0.4 km
- Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North0.5 km
- Sambuca1.0 km
- Mickys Munchies1.0 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland0.5 km
- St Peters1.0 km
- Stadium of Light1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cowan Terrace0.1 km
- Burdon Road-Civic Centre0.1 km
- Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- Park Lane Metro0.1 km
- Park Lane Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR27AY · Data under Open Government Licence