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SR2 9SZ

Irene Avenue

Ryhope

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Detailed insights for SR2 9SZ

Overview

Postcode SR2 9SZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Trevarren Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Grangetown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Grangetown has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR2 9SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Grangetown near SR2 9SZ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR2 9SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTrevarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Trevarren Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
1,082.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.42(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.73(-55%)
Burglary
5.99(+34%)
Other theft
5.99(0%)
Shoplifting
5.24(-55%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
96.54%
African
3
1.15%
Other
3
1.15%
Other Black
1
0.38%
Roma
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.27%
Level 3 (A level)
59
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.37%
No qualifications
28
11.86%
Apprenticeship
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 9SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR2 9SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20256, Irene Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SZTerracedLeasehold£76,000
23 May 20253, Irene Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
03 Oct 202514, Joan Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9TAOtherLeasehold£162,000
13 Mar 20269, Rhoda Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 9SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
18 Dec 202520, Tarn Drive, Sunderland, SR2 9TLDetachedFreehold£287,996

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR2 9SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryGrangetown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRyhope Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRyhope Infant School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR2 9SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlRyhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 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 9SZ, 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 024CE01008779
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR2 9SZ

Is SR2 9SZ (Grangetown) safe?

The area around SR2 9SZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9SZ?

The median sale price around SR2 9SZ 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 9SZ?

There are 9 schools close to SR2 9SZ, including Grangetown Primary School (Good), Ryhope Junior School (Good) and Ryhope Infant School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR2 9SZ?

SR2 9SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR2 9SZ 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.