SR2 7BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Millfield ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 7BA is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 70 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00170238 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR2 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 7BA.
143
70
£ 31,000 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 7BA 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
SR2 7BA has a significant social housing presence — 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7BA. 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 7BA are high at 206 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
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
Consilium Evolve
Thornhill Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Valley Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Gordon Newsagent1.0 km
- Jomuna Halal Food Store0.6 km
- Medichem0.8 km
- Mowbray Food Store0.4 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.6 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.6 km
- Poplar House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Mozzarella Pizza1.0 km
- Rio Pizza1.0 km
- Wild Fire Pizza0.8 km
- Albert's Place0.9 km
- Lunch Box0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Sloanes Sports Bar0.7 km
- Burton House Ltd0.6 km
- Gatsby0.3 km
- Independant0.4 km
- Josephs0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- BURGeR0.5 km
- Chilli Mangoes0.6 km
- Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North0.6 km
- City Bistro0.2 km
- Crumb On In @ Home Interiors0.3 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland0.6 km
- St Peters1.0 km
- Stadium of Light1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stockton Road0.1 km
- Cowan Terrace0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.1 km
- Sunderland Interchange0.1 km
- Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR27BA · Data under Open Government Licence