SR2 9AY is a sought-after residential area on Lynford Gardens, 0.5km from Hillview in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR2, SR2 9AY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00044610 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNFORD GARDENS, SR2 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNFORD GARDENS, SR2 9AY.
315
46
£ 46,900 /yr
44%
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 9AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £347k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 9AY. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
4 sales · Mean £ 243,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR2 9AY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
Southmoor Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Barbara Priestman Academy
Thornhill Academy
Consilium Evolve
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Grill N Chill0.6 km
- Delhi Emperor0.9 km
- Pizza Coop0.9 km
- Downey's0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Leema Pharmacy0.4 km
- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.4 km
- Ashbrooke Store0.8 km
- Dhillons Premier Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ashbrooke Sports Club0.2 km
- Rosedene0.2 km
- Victoria Gardens1.0 km
- Hollymere0.4 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Ryhope Road1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mamma Italia0.5 km
- Topo Gigio Italian Kitchen/Victoria's Kitchen1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland1.9 km
- St Peters2.4 km
- Stadium of Light3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Glenesk Road0.2 km
- Queen Alexandra Road-Greystoke Ave0.2 km
- Queen Alexandra Road-Ashbrooke Range0.2 km
- Tunstall Road-Larkfield Road0.2 km
- Tunstall Road-Larkfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR29AY · Data under Open Government Licence