Blyton Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 0JT is located in the Ryhope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 0JX, SR2 0JS, SR2 0JJ, SR2 0JB, SR2 0JL, SR2 0JU, SR2 0JH, SR2 0JR, SR2 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 0JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 38.4% | 43.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 41.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 44.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 18.5% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 23.6% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 20.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blyton Avenue was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Ryhope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blyton Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ryhope and the 380th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,250 | 2024-12-06 | £108,517 |
| 51 Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-12 | £134,586 |
| 42 Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-11 | £124,738 |
| 32 Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2020-11-16 | £191,170 |
| 42 Blyton Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2020-03-09 | £98,314 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 2out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Waterworks Road , Ryhope SR2 0LW | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope Smith Street , Ryhope SR2 0RQ | - not rated | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,625 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Other independent 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 Sugar Pot | 76 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 320 yd | |
| The Gatehouse Tea Rooms | Ryhope Pumping Station, Waterworks Road | 504 yd | |
| St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro | Saint Benedicts Hospice, Saint Benedicts Way | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | The Queens Head 79, 78 | 320 yd | |
| Ryhope Football & Cricket Club | Unit 1, Ryhope Street South | 324 yd | |
| Ryhope W. M. C. | 84, Ryhope Street South | 337 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 83, Ryhope Street South | 337 yd | |
| Top House | Colliery Inn (Top House), Ryhope Street South | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 81 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 325 yd | |
| Rinos Pizza | Rinos Pizzeria, 89 Ryhope Street South | 336 yd | |
| Ryhope Tandoori | 94 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 345 yd | |
| Ocean Basket | 23 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 537 yd | |
| Fratelli | 20 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Ryhope Street South | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Meadow Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY | grass pitches | 703 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.