Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR2 7WY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR2 7WY.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 7WY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SR2 7WY is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SR2 7WY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Pallion in Sunderland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Southwick ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

SR2 7WY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7WY are sourced from Output Area E00044786 (shared with 526 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 7WY. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Crime around SR2 7WY is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good0.7 km
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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.7 km
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Good0.9 km
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Hylton Red House Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.9 km
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Red House Academy

Good370 pupils1.2 km
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Southwick Community Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good1.4 km
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Good322 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Southwick Gen Deal & Off Lic0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Billy's General Store0.8 km
  • Richardson Newsagent0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Aspire Bistro & Cafe0.9 km
  • Royal Mail Restaurant & Staff Canteen0.0 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Night0.9 km
  • The Sandwich Tree0.7 km
  • Balti Express0.9 km
  • Spice Junction1.0 km
  • Jade Palace0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Times Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stadium of Light2.3 km
  • St Peters2.5 km
  • Seaburn2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hylton Park Road0.2 km
  • Alexandra Avenue-Nursery0.3 km
  • Hylton Park Road0.3 km
  • Alexandra Avenue-Business Centre0.4 km
  • Castletown Way-Sainsburys0.4 km