Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LYNFORD GARDENS, SR2 9AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNFORD GARDENS, SR2 9AY.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils0.4 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils0.5 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils0.8 km
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Thornhill Academy

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.0 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ashbrooke Sports Club0.2 km
  • Rosedene0.2 km
  • Victoria Gardens1.0 km
  • Hollymere0.4 km
  • Harvester1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Ryhope Road1.0 km
restaurant

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