Smith Grove is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 0JU 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 Smith Grove, Sunderland, SR2 0JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 0JQ, SR2 0JB, SR2 0JH, SR2 0JG, SR2 0JT, SR2 0JD, SR2 0EH, SR2 0JX, SR2 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 0JU is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 41.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 32.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 32.9% | 46.9% | 14.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 26% | 26.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 27.2% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 22.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.2% | 96% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smith Grove was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Ryhope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Smith Grove has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ryhope and the 121st lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Smith Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1996-04-10 | £78,415 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 5,416 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 | 517 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope Smith Street , Ryhope SR2 0RQ | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 1,668 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 3,656 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 | 3,742 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,441 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 | 2,323 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 380 yd | |
| The Sugar Pot | 76 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 436 yd | |
| St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro | Saint Benedicts Hospice, Saint Benedicts Way | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | The Queens Head 79, 78 | 437 yd | |
| Ryhope Football & Cricket Club | Unit 1, Ryhope Street South | 439 yd | |
| Ryhope W. M. C. | 84, Ryhope Street South | 462 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 83, Ryhope Street South | 462 yd | |
| Top House | Colliery Inn (Top House), Ryhope Street South | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 81 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 446 yd | |
| Rinos Pizza | Rinos Pizzeria, 89 Ryhope Street South | 461 yd | |
| Ryhope Tandoori | 94 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 471 yd | |
| Ocean Basket | 23 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 582 yd | |
| Fratelli | 20 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Ryhope Street South | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Meadow Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY | grass pitches | 823 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.