Rockliffe is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 0EL is located in the Ryhope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 2014-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockliffe, Sunderland, SR2 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 0EQ, SR2 0EN, SR2 0FA, SR2 0EJ, SR2 0EH, SR2 0FD, SR2 0BY, SR2 0DA, SR2 0JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 54.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.4% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR2 0EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 42.9% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 48.5% | -18.0% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 70.4% | 73.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 25.2% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 21.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -12.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SR2 0EL this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 6.3% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 24.7% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockliffe was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Ryhope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rockliffe has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ryhope and the 118th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Rockliffe, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-10-07 | £234,994 |
| 15 Rockliffe, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £224,995 | 2021-08-27 | £258,865 |
| 10 Rockliffe, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-09-11 | £243,765 |
| 9 Rockliffe, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2015-11-27 | £263,624 |
| 5 Rockliffe, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, a newly built property | £229,995 | 2015-08-10 | £319,603 |
SR2 0EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Waterworks Road , Ryhope SR2 0LW | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Smith Street , Ryhope SR2 0RQ | - not rated | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venerable Bede Church of England (Aided) Secondary School Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Community School, Mathematics and Computing College Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stannington School Stannington Grove , SR2 9JT | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humbledon School Portland Road , SR3 1SS | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse Tea Rooms | Ryhope Pumping Station, Waterworks Road | 497 yd | |
| The Sugar Pot | 76 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 638 yd | |
| St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro | Saint Benedicts Hospice, Saint Benedicts Way | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top House | Colliery Inn (Top House), Ryhope Street South | 609 yd | |
| Ryhope W. M. C. | 84, Ryhope Street South | 609 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 83, Ryhope Street South | 609 yd | |
| The Queens | The Queens Head 79, 78 | 632 yd | |
| Ryhope Football & Cricket Club | Unit 1, Ryhope Street South | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Tandoori | 94 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 598 yd | |
| Rinos Pizza | Rinos Pizzeria, 89 Ryhope Street South | 604 yd | |
| Golden House | 81 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 628 yd | |
| Ocean Basket | 23 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 884 yd | |
| Fratelli | 20 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Ryhope Street South | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Meadow Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY | grass pitches | 985 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.