Mcclaren Way is in Houghton Le Spring and in Sunderland district. DH4 4NP is located in the Shiney Row electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mcclaren Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 4GD, DH4 4NG, DH4 4NR, DH4 4LU, DH4 4NB, DH4 4NA, DH4 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH4 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50.1% | 53.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 46.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 45.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44% | 44.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 16.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mcclaren Way was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Copt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mcclaren Way has the 31st lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill and the 319th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mcclaren Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-07-27 | £628,774 |
| 3 Mcclaren Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-02-25 | £387,681 |
| 2 Pebworth Cottages Mcclaran Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2016-10-27 | £795,813 |
| Ascombe House Mcclaran Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2016-04-22 | £1,361,693 |
| 6 Mcclaran Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-05-11 | £404,980 |
DH4 4NP 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiney Row Primary School Rear South View , Shiney Row DH4 4QP | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Penshaw Academy Langdale Road , New Penshaw DH4 7HY | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,545 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 | 4,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables | The Bar West Herrington Stables, McClaren Way | 80 yd | |
| The Stackyard | Saint Cuthberts Road, Houghton-Le-Spring | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rizq | The Bridge, Houghton-le-Spring | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Parish Centre St. Aidans Terrace | 530 yd | |
| Herrington Recreation Ground LANGLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 7.7% |
| 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 | 92.3% |
| Median download speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.