Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HILL VIEW ROAD, SR2 9JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL VIEW ROAD, SR2 9JZ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /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 9JZ 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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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR2 9JZ has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR2 9JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill View Road, 0.4km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 9JZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9JZ are sourced from Output Area E00182871 (shared with 4 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 9JZ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SR2 9JZ has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting16
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils0.6 km
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Southmoor Academy

Good1440 pupils0.8 km
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Grangetown Primary School

Good281 pupils1.0 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.2 km
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Ryhope Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Good133 pupils1.3 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Ability Trade & Diy0.6 km
  • Milktech Ltd0.2 km
  • Paul Young Dairyman0.2 km
  • Grangetown Premier Store0.7 km
  • Nisa - Local1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.3 km
  • Fru Fru And Friends0.6 km
  • Grangetown Tandoori0.6 km
  • Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • The Pit Stop Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Buddha Belly0.6 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
  • Chip & Fish0.7 km
  • Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Grill N Chill0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Grangetown W M C0.7 km
  • Hendon Grange1.0 km
  • Alexandra0.5 km
  • Hollymere0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland2.6 km
  • St Peters3.1 km
  • Stadium of Light3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Westheath Avenue-Hill View Road0.0 km
  • Westheath Avenue-Hillview Road0.0 km
  • Leechmere Asda0.1 km
  • Leechmere Asda0.1 km
  • Leechmere Road-Reservoir0.1 km