SR2 7DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Ashmore Street, 0.6km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 7DD is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.5% year-on-year. 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 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00044853 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHMORE STREET, SR2 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHMORE STREET, SR2 7DD.
212
41
£ 31,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 7DD 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
With 50% social renting, SR2 7DD 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. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 7DD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,750
11 sales · Mean £ 165,068
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near SR2 7DD are high at 157 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
Consilium Evolve
Thornhill Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Valley Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.5 km
- Poplar House0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Mozzarella Pizza0.9 km
- Rio Pizza1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Wild Fire Pizza0.9 km
- Lunch Box0.7 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.9 km
- Jomuna Halal Food Store0.8 km
- Medichem0.8 km
- Mowbray Food Store0.5 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.8 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Sloanes Sports Bar1.0 km
- Burton House Ltd0.8 km
- Gatsby0.5 km
- Independant0.6 km
- Josephs0.6 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- BURGeR0.7 km
- Chilli Mangoes0.7 km
- Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North0.8 km
- Mickys Munchies1.0 km
- Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd1.0 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland0.8 km
- St Peters1.2 km
- Stadium of Light2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Belvedere Road -Azalea Terrace0.1 km
- Belvedere Road-Azalea Terrace0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.1 km
- Ashbrooke0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR27DD · Data under Open Government Licence