SR2 8LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hendon Burn Avenue, 0.1km from Hendon in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.5% 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 8LA are sourced from Output Area E00044350 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENDON BURN AVENUE, SR2 8LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENDON BURN AVENUE, SR2 8LA.
198
44
£ 29,400 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 8LA 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR2 8LA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 8LA. The average age is 44.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 39,974
20 sales · Mean £ 41,466
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR2 8LA is above average at 95 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
Valley Road Academy
Hudson Road Primary School
Southmoor Academy
Grangetown Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Thornhill Academy
Consilium Evolve
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- Yasins Convenience Store - Premier Express0.8 km
- Diacom Sunderland Ltd0.3 km
- Fletchers0.1 km
- Gills Express0.1 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Horizon Apartments Ltd0.9 km
- The Corner Cafe1.0 km
- Mickys Munchies0.3 km
- Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
- The Community Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- PFC Express0.9 km
- Little Frangos Limited0.3 km
- Fletchers Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Nazrul's Sonargow0.3 km
- One Shop Deli0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Harvester0.6 km
- The Regale Tavern0.9 km
- Victoria Gardens0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- The Manor Bar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Poplar House0.8 km
- The Acorn Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland1.2 km
- St Peters1.7 km
- Stadium of Light2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Suffolk Street-Gray Road0.1 km
- Rosalie Terrace-Mainsforth Terrace0.2 km
- Rosalie Terrace-Mainsforth Terrace0.2 km
- Suffolk Street-St Ignatius Close0.2 km
- Villette Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR28LA · Data under Open Government Licence