Postcode SR2 7LR is located in a major urban area, within the Millfield ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hill View & Tunstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hill View & Tunstall is £56,830 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is University Park.
Hill View & Tunstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Hill View & Tunstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hill View & Tunstall is £56,830 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from SR2 7LR.
Hill View & Tunstall near SR2 7LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Sunderland | N/A | Walking directions to Sunderland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | University Park | Small | Walking directions to University Park |
| 0.3 mi | Burn Park | Small | Walking directions to Burn Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £251,950 | £228 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £160,000 | £161 |
| Terraced | 71 | £111,500 | £110 |
| Flats | 10 | £72,000 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,950 | £93,250 | £190,500 | £73,000 |
| 2017 | £182,475 | £69,995 | £140,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £201,000 | £70,000 | £151,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £79,000 | £95,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £65,500 | £134,500 | £71,475 |
| 2021 | £179,975 | £85,000 | £153,250 | £79,975 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £92,000 | £150,750 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £199,000 | £83,500 | £97,000 | £92,475 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £75,000 | £126,000 | £84,250 |
| 2025 | £246,950 | £82,000 | £179,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £257,000 | £49,975 | £125,500 | £131,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £108 | £133 | £79 |
| 2017 | £183 | £115 | £113 | £83 |
| 2018 | £161 | £109 | £128 | £77 |
| 2019 | £158 | £112 | £99 | £87 |
| 2020 | £186 | £85 | £136 | £81 |
| 2021 | £164 | £116 | £135 | £85 |
| 2022 | £180 | £117 | £156 | £97 |
| 2023 | £181 | £123 | £110 | £102 |
| 2024 | £213 | £112 | £135 | £103 |
| 2025 | £220 | £124 | £147 | £107 |
| 2026 | £234 | £75 | £148 | £143 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 7LR.
In the SR2 7LR postcode area, located within Hill View & Tunstall, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR2 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Max & Sons General Dealers | 1 Eden Vale, Sunderland, SR2 7NJ | Walking directions to Max & Sons General Dealers |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | St. Marks Food Store | Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7EZ | Walking directions to St. Marks Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Ashbrooke Store | 1 Tunstall Vale, Sunderland, SR2 7HP | Walking directions to Ashbrooke Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Ashbrooke Cross, Sunderland, SR2 7RB | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR2 7LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Niall Hodson
Millfield - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR2 7LR records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SR2 7LR in Hill View & Tunstall is £115,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SR2 7LR, including Thornhill Academy (Requires improvement), Consilium Evolve (Good) and Argyle House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SR2 7LR is Sunderland, about 1,188 m away.
SR2 7LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,961 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR2 7LR is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Niall Hodson (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.