Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

VILLETTE BROOK STREET, SR2 8HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VILLETTE BROOK STREET, SR2 8HF.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 8HF 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SR2 8HF is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 45.5% year-on-year.

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

SR2 8HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Villette Brook Street, 0.3km from Hendon in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For families considering a move, SR2 8HF represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £42k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.5% 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 8HF are sourced from Output Area E00044353 (shared with 11 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 8HF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 47,000

3 sales · Mean £ 44,000

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

Crime around SR2 8HF is moderate at 84 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 offences157
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft39
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.6 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils1.0 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.0 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.2 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rainbow Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • Lunch Box1.0 km
  • Silver Star0.4 km
  • Little Frangos Limited0.2 km
  • Fletchers Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Jomuna Halal Food Store0.9 km
  • Medichem0.4 km
  • Mowbray Food Store0.6 km
  • TUTL0.2 km
  • Diacom Sunderland Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House0.3 km
  • Poplar House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chilli Mangoes0.9 km
  • Mickys Munchies0.1 km
  • Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd0.2 km
  • The Community Cafe0.2 km
  • Golden Chef1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wearside Masonic Temple0.7 km
  • Harvester0.4 km
  • Ashbrooke Sports Club1.0 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Ryhope Road0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland1.2 km
  • St Peters1.7 km
  • Stadium of Light2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Toward Road-Villette Road0.1 km
  • Toward Road-Gray Road0.1 km
  • Toward Road-Villette Road0.1 km
  • Toward Road-Gray Road0.2 km
  • Villette Road0.2 km