Postcode SR2 8RL 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 221.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hendon & Docks is £31,493 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Backhouse Park.
Hendon & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Hendon & Docks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR2 8RL.
Hendon & Docks near SR2 8RL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Sunderland | N/A | Walking directions to Sunderland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Backhouse Park | Large | Walking directions to Backhouse Park |
| 0.2 mi | Barley Mow Park | Small | Walking directions to Barley Mow Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £58,000 in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £326,010.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £56,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £102,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £58,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hendon
In the SR2 8RL postcode area, located within Hendon & Docks, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.