Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

OTTO TERRACE, SR2 7LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTO TERRACE, SR2 7LW.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British55.5%
Asian / British Asian32.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson31
Shoplifting24

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.3 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.4 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Barnes Infant Academy

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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Barnes Junior School

Good341 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
local_bar

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
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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