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 188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 188.1 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 8RL.
In the SR2 8RL postcode area, located within Hendon & Docks, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR2 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 1 Peel Street, Sunderland, SR2 8ED | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 8RL, 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 8RL records about 188 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.
The median sale price around SR2 8RL in Hendon & Docks is £74,000 (about £78 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SR2 8RL, including Valley Road Academy (Good), Southmoor Academy (Good) and Ashbrooke School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SR2 8RL is Sunderland, about 1,318 m away.
SR2 8RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 810 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 8RL 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.