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.
BIRCHFIELD ROAD, SR2 7QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHFIELD ROAD, SR2 7QQ.
300
47
£ 46,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Thornhill Academy
Consilium Evolve
Richard Avenue Primary School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Barnes Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Dhillons - Londis0.7 km
- Chester News0.8 km
- City Wholesaler0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 26 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SR27QQ · Data under Open Government Licence