Borough Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 1HW is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 1XW, SR1 2AQ, SR1 1EY, SR1 1EJ, SR1 2LJ, SR1 1EE, SR1 1PA, SR1 1ER, SR1 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR1 1HW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 47.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 SR1 1HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 58.6% | 64.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 18.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 37.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 SR1 1HW this area, 30.8% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 30.8% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 22.6% | 18.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 85.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 79.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 80% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Road was 176.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 171st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel House Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-29 | £209,309 |
| Roof Space Angel House Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-12-21 | £228,907 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR1 1HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,837 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 | 2,721 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 | 4,298 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 997 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Apartments Ltd | Horizon House, Borough Road | 2 yd | |
| Chilli Mangoes | Former Amore, 11 - 12 Tavistock Place | 161 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 176 yd | |
| The Rainbow Hub | 34 West Sunniside, Sunderland | 228 yd | |
| BURGeR | 24 Frederick Street, Sunderland | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 119 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 157 yd | |
| Bar Justice | 47, West Sunniside | 281 yd | |
| The Church Door | 100 West Sunniside, Sunderland | 337 yd | |
| Sloanes Sports Bar | Central Buildings Basement, West Sunniside | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Express | 17 Borough Road, Sunderland | 81 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 3 Tavistock Buildings, Borough Road | 162 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Tavistock Buildings, 4 | 173 yd | |
| Don't You Know I'm Loco Ltd | Basement, 20 Frederick Street | 254 yd | |
| Stop & Eat | 31 Borough Road, Sunderland | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 259 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 546 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 655 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 710 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 150 yd | |
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.