SR2 9SB is a safe, established residential area on Margaret Street, 0.7km from Grangetown in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Ryhope ward and the Sunderland Central constituency.
Within the SR2 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £73k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR2 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00044354 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARGARET STREET, SR2 9SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET STREET, SR2 9SB.
257
43
£ 36,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR2 9SB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 43, SR2 9SB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £73k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR2 9SB. The average age is 43.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 59,000
2 sales · Mean £ 59,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR2 9SB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grangetown Primary School
Southmoor Academy
Valley Road Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ability Trade & Diy0.9 km
- B & M Homestore0.8 km
- Grangetown Premier Store0.4 km
- Rays Convenience Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Fru Fru And Friends0.5 km
- Grangetown Tandoori0.4 km
- Sweet Shop0.5 km
- The Pit Stop Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Buddha Belly0.4 km
- Chip & Fish0.4 km
- Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- The Orange Chippy0.3 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Grangetown W M C0.4 km
- Hendon Grange0.1 km
- Alexandra0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.6 km
- St Peters3.1 km
- Stadium of Light3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Road-Ocean Road0.1 km
- Ocean Road - Ryhope Road0.3 km
- Ryhope Road - Ocean Road0.3 km
- Ryhope Road - Ocean Road0.3 km
- Ryhope Road - Carnegie Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR29SB · Data under Open Government Licence