Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

ST ALBANS STREET, SR2 8QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS STREET, SR2 8QD.

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Population

163

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR2 8QD 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
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR2 8QD is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.

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

SR2 8QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Albans Street, 0.5km from Hendon in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SR2 8QD offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8QD are sourced from Output Area E00044359 (shared with 5 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 8QD. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 62,000

2 sales · Mean £ 62,000

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

Crime around SR2 8QD is moderate at 62 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft24
Other crime19

school Local Schools

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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils0.4 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.5 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.2 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.2 km
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Hudson Road Primary School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Buddha Belly0.7 km
  • Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
  • Chip & Fish0.6 km
  • Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Grill N Chill1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Diacom Sunderland Ltd0.4 km
  • Fletchers0.6 km
  • Gills Express0.7 km
  • Medichem0.6 km
  • Suffolk Street Newsagents0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Grangetown W M C0.7 km
  • Hendon Grange0.8 km
  • Alexandra0.7 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.3 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fru Fru And Friends0.7 km
  • Grangetown Tandoori0.7 km
  • Mickys Munchies0.4 km
  • Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd0.4 km
  • Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Acorn Guest House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Ryhope Road0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland1.8 km
  • St Peters2.3 km
  • Stadium of Light3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Corporation Road-Commercial Road-N0.2 km
  • Corporation Road-St Cecilias Close0.2 km
  • Commercial Road-Corporation Road0.2 km
  • Commercial Road-Gas Works-S0.3 km
  • Corporation Road-Fuller Road0.3 km