Ryhope Street South is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 0RP 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 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland, SR2 0RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 0RW, SR2 0RY, SR2 0TH, SR2 0LA, SR2 0RN, SR2 0SB, SR2 0RZ, SR2 0HJ, SR2 0HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 0RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.1% | 41.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 39.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 45.3% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 0RP this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 28.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 19.5% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 96.1% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 94.9% | 98.4% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 98.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryhope Street South was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Ryhope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryhope Street South has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ryhope and the 296th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-08-20 | £95,843 |
SR2 0RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,563 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 | 129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope Smith Street , Ryhope SR2 0RQ | - not rated | 354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Waterworks Road , Ryhope SR2 0LW | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH | - not rated | 3,779 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 | 3,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,990 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Academy alternative provision 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 Sugar Pot | 76 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 379 yd | |
| The Gatehouse Tea Rooms | Ryhope Pumping Station, Waterworks Road | 797 yd | |
| St Bendedicts Hospice - Bistro | Saint Benedicts Hospice, Saint Benedicts Way | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Catholic Club | Saint Patricks R C Church Hall, Dinsdale Street | 222 yd | |
| Guide Post | Guide Post Inn, Ryhope Street South | 223 yd | |
| Ryhope Football & Cricket Club | Unit 1, Ryhope Street South | 380 yd | |
| The Queens | The Queens Head 79, 78 | 396 yd | |
| Ryhope W. M. C. | 84, Ryhope Street South | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Basket | 23 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 27 yd | |
| Fratelli | 20 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 90 yd | |
| The Dinner Ladies | 18 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 107 yd | |
| Ryhope Fisheries | 1 Saint Pauls Terrace, Sunderland | 254 yd | |
| Golden House | 81 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Ryhope Street South | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Meadow Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Ryhope Park BEECHBROOKE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club (Ryhope Road) Ryhope Road | grass pitches | 831 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.