Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WESTHEATH AVENUE, SR2 9NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHEATH AVENUE, SR2 9NS.

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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 9NS 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 9NS 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 9NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westheath Avenue, 0.3km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR2 9NS 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, 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 9NS 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 9NS. 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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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

£ 103,000

13 sales · Mean £ 97,095

Semi-Detached

£ 70,100

1 sales · Mean £ 70,100

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

SR2 9NS has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Valley Road Academy

Good340 pupils1.3 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 Ltd0.3 km
  • Paul Young Dairyman0.3 km
  • B & M Homestore1.0 km
  • Grangetown Premier Store0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.3 km
  • Fru Fru And Friends0.5 km
  • Grangetown Tandoori0.5 km
  • Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • The Pit Stop Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Grangetown W M C0.5 km
  • Hendon Grange0.8 km
  • Alexandra0.4 km
  • Hollymere0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland2.5 km
  • St Peters3.0 km
  • Stadium of Light3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westheath Avenue-Playground0.1 km
  • Leechmere Road-Asda0.1 km
  • Leechmere Asda0.1 km
  • Westheath Avenue-Hillview Road0.1 km
  • Westheath Avenue-Hill View Road0.1 km