SR2 7QB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Cloisters, 0.7km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 50.0% 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 7QB are sourced from Output Area E00170222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOISTERS, SR2 7QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOISTERS, SR2 7QB.
118
46
£ 29,400 /yr
55%
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
Economic hardship is measurable here. SR2 7QB's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 18% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 7QB. The average age is 45.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 75,000
19 sales · Mean £ 82,184
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR2 7QB is moderate at 54 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 Aidan's Catholic Academy
Thornhill Academy
Consilium Evolve
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Valley Road Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
Southmoor Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.8 km
- Jomuna Halal Food Store0.9 km
- Medichem0.7 km
- Mowbray Food Store0.5 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Rainbow Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Lunch Box0.9 km
- Silver Star0.7 km
- Little Frangos Limited0.7 km
- Fletchers Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Acorn Guest House0.3 km
- Poplar House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- BURGeR0.9 km
- Chilli Mangoes0.8 km
- Clean Seventeen/Clean Prep Up North1.0 km
- Mickys Munchies0.7 km
- Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Burton House Ltd0.9 km
- Gatsby0.8 km
- Independant0.8 km
- Josephs0.8 km
- Port Of Call0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland1.0 km
- St Peters1.5 km
- Stadium of Light2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Esplanade West-The Cloisters0.1 km
- Christchurch Bede Tower0.1 km
- Ryhope Road-Mowbray Road0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR27QB · Data under Open Government Licence