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SR2 9SL

Appleforth Avenue

Ryhope

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Detailed insights for SR2 9SL

Overview

Postcode SR2 9SL is located in a major urban area, within the Ryhope ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Grangetown area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grangetown is £42,697 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Grangetown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Grangetown has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Grangetown is £42,697 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from SR2 9SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Grangetown near SR2 9SL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
7,556.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.11(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-41%)
Shoplifting
12.12(+4%)
Public order
8.55(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(-44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
97.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.16%
No qualifications
53
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
57.89%
Owns with a mortgage
42
36.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.51%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Ryhope

Median price£164,223
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £231K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £164,223 (about £181 per square foot) in Ryhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£268,725£219
Semi-Detached61£160,000£178
Terraced29£128,500£144
Flats4£53,500£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,950£50,000£121,250£81,000
2017£204,950£75,000£130,000£85,000
2018£207,500£79,000£128,250£82,750
2019£235,748£74,000£140,000£104,995
2020£275,000£56,250£136,475£105,000
2021£298,498£65,000£145,000£98,000
2022£299,995£84,000£142,500£100,000
2023£253,995£70,750£169,545£115,000
2024£257,500£80,250£157,500£105,000
2025£258,223£60,000£158,475£133,000
2026£372,500£62,250£163,750£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£84£142£93
2017£177£127£130£103
2018£180£131£141£92
2019£206£111£158£117
2020£218£109£145£119
2021£232£71£152£112
2022£249£117£167£106
2023£240£114£181£130
2024£231£132£171£116
2025£219£101£172£136
2026£205£105£182£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 9SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 9SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202533, Wetherby Road, Sunderland, SR2 9SWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
28 Feb 202511, Wetherby Road, Sunderland, SR2 9SWTerracedLeasehold£172,000
01 Sept 202555, Acklam Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£199,500
06 Feb 202612, Acklam Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£155,000
24 Nov 20257, Acklam Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£102,500

Schools

In the SR2 9SL postcode area, located within Grangetown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR2 9SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryGrangetown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableHopespring SunderlandOther independent school

Good

0.8 miSecondarySouthmoor AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR2 9SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR2 9SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlRyhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TBWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miAsdaLeechmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TTWalking directions to Asda

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 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Glancy

Ryhope - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardRyhopeE05001164
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GrangetownE02001814
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 024BE01008741
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR2 9SL

Is SR2 9SL (Grangetown) safe?

The area around SR2 9SL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR2 9SL?

The median sale price around SR2 9SL in Grangetown is £164,223 (about £181 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR2 9SL?

There are 9 schools close to SR2 9SL, including Grangetown Primary School (Good), Hopespring Sunderland (Good) and Southmoor Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR2 9SL?

SR2 9SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR2 9SL (Grangetown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR2 9SL is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Glancy (Labour 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.