Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, SR2 7QQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHFIELD ROAD, SR2 7QQ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SR2 7QQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £217k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SR2 7QQ is a safe, established residential area on Birchfield Road, 0.2km from Ashbrooke in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for SR2 7QQ are sourced from Output Area E00044598 (shared with 8 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 7QQ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 229,950

7 sales · Mean £ 230,350

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

SR2 7QQ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils0.1 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.3 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Good1341 pupils0.5 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils0.6 km
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Barnes Junior School

Good341 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Dhillons - Londis0.7 km
  • Chester News0.8 km
  • City Wholesaler0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Wearside Masonic Temple1.0 km
  • Chesters0.9 km
  • Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club.0.8 km
  • The Stumble Inn0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Barnes Park0.4 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Red Box0.9 km
  • Yuvraaj Restaurant1.0 km
  • Downey's0.5 km
  • Lebaneat Express0.8 km
  • Mozzarella Pizza0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Mumbai Silk1.0 km
  • Crazy Chops Bistro0.9 km
  • Chesters Lounge0.8 km
  • CoffeeStop@thecoachhouse0.6 km
  • Grinder Coffee Co.0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland1.4 km
  • St Peters1.8 km
  • Stadium of Light2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Dunelm South0.2 km
  • Thornholme Road-Beresford Park0.2 km
  • Thornholme Road-Ashwood Terrace0.2 km
  • Durham Road-Dunelm0.2 km
  • Thornholme Road-Beechwood Terrace0.2 km