Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

ALBERT COURT, SR2 7LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT COURT, SR2 7LQ.

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Population

168

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SR2 7LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

SR2 7LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Court, 0.7km from Bishopwearmouth in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Millfield ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SR2 7LQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7LQ are sourced from Output Area E00170199 (shared with 5 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 7LQ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 75,000

19 sales · Mean £ 78,131

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

Crime around SR2 7LQ is above average at 102 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 offences295
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.3 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.5 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.0 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Mowbray Food Store1.0 km
  • Cakebox Sunderland Ltd0.8 km
  • Candyland0.7 km
  • Ledger, R & P0.4 km
  • Mini Mart0.4 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • BURGeR0.9 km
  • Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North1.0 km
  • Cafe W0.6 km
  • Paticake Patisserie0.3 km
  • Sorrento0.4 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Cooper Rose0.4 km
  • Greens0.5 km
  • Ivy House0.4 km
  • No 2 Church Lane0.6 km
  • The Beehive0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.6 km
  • Ice Ice Baby Milkshake Bar0.7 km
  • Jay's Flavours0.5 km
  • Naga Noodles0.6 km
  • Ocean Fish + Chips0.6 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland0.8 km
  • St Peters1.1 km
  • Stadium of Light1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Courts0.1 km
  • University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • University Metro0.1 km
  • Royal Courts0.1 km
  • University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km