SR2 9ND is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leechmere Road, 0.2km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 9ND is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9ND are sourced from Output Area E00044589 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEECHMERE ROAD, SR2 9ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEECHMERE ROAD, SR2 9ND.
206
58
£ 36,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 9ND 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
SR2 9ND has a significant social housing presence — 76% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 9ND. The average age is 57.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 97,499
2 sales · Mean £ 97,499
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR2 9ND has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grangetown Primary School
Hill View Infant Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Southmoor Academy
Valley Road Academy
Ryhope Junior School
Ryhope Infant School Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.5 km
- B & M Homestore0.8 km
- Grangetown Premier Store0.3 km
- Nisa - Local1.0 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Fru Fru And Friends0.3 km
- Grangetown Tandoori0.3 km
- Sweet Shop0.4 km
- The Pit Stop Cafe0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Buddha Belly0.3 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Chip & Fish0.3 km
- Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Grill N Chill0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Alexandra0.2 km
- Grangetown W M C0.3 km
- Hendon Grange0.6 km
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
- Leechmere Road-Buttermere Street0.1 km
- Westheath Avenue-Playground0.1 km
- Leechmere Road-Woodstock Avenue0.1 km
- Woodstock Avenue0.1 km
- Westheath Avenue-Playground0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR29ND · Data under Open Government Licence