SR2 7LW is a safe, established residential area on Otto Terrace, 0.5km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Barnes ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sunderland.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 72.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7LW are sourced from Output Area E00044847 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTTO TERRACE, SR2 7LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTO TERRACE, SR2 7LW.
333
33
£ 35,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SR2 7LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 72.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 7LW. The average age is 33.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
12 sales · Mean £ 136,082
Flat
£ 53,000
1 sales · Mean £ 53,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR2 7LW is moderate at 51 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
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Richard Avenue Primary School
Barnes Infant Academy
Barnes Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Mumbai Silk1.0 km
- Crazy Chops Bistro0.8 km
- Steakaway0.8 km
- City Coffee Shop0.9 km
- The Front Parlour0.7 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Yuvraaj Restaurant1.0 km
- Downey's0.8 km
- Lebaneat Express0.5 km
- Manhattan Grill House0.9 km
- Mozzarella Pizza0.2 km
- + 55 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Chester News0.4 km
- City Life Church Foodbank0.9 km
- City Wholesaler0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Gordon Newsagent0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Willow Pond0.9 km
- Borough The0.8 km
- 7EVEN0.8 km
- Bar Bloo0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland1.2 km
- St Peters1.5 km
- Stadium of Light2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Riversdale Terrace0.1 km
- Durham Road-Eden House Road0.1 km
- Burn Park Road-Durham Road0.1 km
- Durham Road-Fox Street0.2 km
- Durham Road-Fox Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR27LW · Data under Open Government Licence