Postcode SR2 8EA 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 high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mowbray Park.
Hendon & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Hendon & Docks has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.9% 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.
The average income per household in Hendon & Docks is £31,493 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from SR2 8EA.
Hendon & Docks near SR2 8EA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunderland | N/A | Walking directions to Sunderland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mowbray Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mowbray Park |
| 0.4 mi | Barley Mow Park | Small | Walking directions to Barley Mow Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £180,000 | £170 |
| Terraced | 53 | £68,000 | £70 |
| Flats | 23 | £50,000 | £79 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 8EA.
In the SR2 8EA postcode area, located within Hendon & Docks, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR2 8EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Go Local | 1 Peel Street, Sunderland, SR2 8ED | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | AG's Park Lane Convenience | Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX | Walking directions to AG's Park Lane Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One Holmeside | Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE | Walking directions to Best-One Holmeside |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's Continental | Mary Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NW | Walking directions to Joe's Continental |
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 8EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Lewis Elms
Hendon - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR2 8EA records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SR2 8EA in Hendon & Docks is £74,000 (about £78 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SR2 8EA, including Hudson Road Primary School (Good), Ashbrooke School (Outstanding) and Valley Road Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SR2 8EA is Sunderland, about 665 m away.
SR2 8EA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,008 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 8EA 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).
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.