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SR2 8AR

Finchale Close

Hendon

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Overview

Postcode SR2 8AR is located in a major urban area, within the Hendon ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hendon & Docks area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hendon & Docks is £31,493 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Town Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Hendon & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hendon & Docks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hendon & Docks is £31,493 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SR2 8AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hendon & Docks near SR2 8AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SR2 8AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Sunderland

N/A

Walking directions to Sunderland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR2 8AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTown MoorMediumWalking directions to Town Moor
0.4 miMowbray ParkMediumWalking directions to Mowbray Park

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
4,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.69(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.53(+159%)
Burglary
21.65(+384%)
Other theft
20.67(+245%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.72(-19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
87.17%
Other White
13
5.75%
African
4
1.77%
Bangladeshi
3
1.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.33%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
31.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
22.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.3%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
39.34%
Social rents from council
24
19.67%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.57%
Owns outright
17
13.93%
Other social rented
10
8.2%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Hendon

Median price£74,000
Price per sq ft£78
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£50K – £116K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £74,000 (about £78 per square foot) in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£180,000£170
Terraced53£68,000£70
Flats23£50,000£79

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£56,495£139,950£62,000
2017£49,995£151,500£55,000
2018£60,000£131,000£59,000
2019£83,000£189,000£52,000
2020£56,500£120,700£59,500
2021£69,999£105,000£64,000
2022£75,000£171,000£76,000
2023£81,000£108,000£67,000
2024£80,000£115,000£60,000
2025£57,000£180,000£67,000
2026£66,500£150,000£63,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94£138£63
2017£113£144£65
2018£84£144£66
2019£121£124£63
2020£301£88£65
2021£119£108£72
2022£105£109£81
2023£126£120£72
2024£129£117£68
2025£87£141£70
2026£105£170£64
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hendon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20253, Finchale Close, Sunderland, SR2 8ARTerracedFreehold£36,000
17 Jul 20255, Burlington Close, Sunderland, SR2 8AWTerracedFreehold£39,500
19 Mar 202616, Mordey Close, Sunderland, SR2 8AQTerracedFreehold£66,000
30 Sept 202522, Mordey Close, Sunderland, SR2 8AQTerracedFreehold£58,500
20 Nov 202516, Bramwell Road, Sunderland, SR2 8BYFlatsLeasehold£26,000

Schools

In the SR2 8AR postcode area, located within Hendon & Docks, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR2 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHudson Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryValley Road AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableAshbrooke SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR2 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR2 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo Local1 Peel Street, Sunderland, SR2 8EDWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR2 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Lewis Elms

Hendon - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardHendonE05001158
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hendon & DocksE02001806
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 016CE01008736
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SR2 8AR

Is SR2 8AR (Hendon & Docks) safe?

The area around SR2 8AR records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SR2 8AR?

The median sale price around SR2 8AR in Hendon & Docks is £74,000 (about £78 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR2 8AR?

There are 12 schools close to SR2 8AR, including Hudson Road Primary School (Good), Valley Road Academy (Good) and Ashbrooke School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SR2 8AR?

The closest station to SR2 8AR is Sunderland, about 858 m away.

How deprived is the area around SR2 8AR?

SR2 8AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR2 8AR (Hendon & Docks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR2 8AR is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Lewis Elms (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.