Borough Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 1PS is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 1JX, SR1 1JE, SR1 1PL, SR1 1LT, SR1 1JG, SR1 1LE, SR1 1PF, SR1 1LN, SR1 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR1 1PS is primarily male, with 62.2% 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 | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -13.2% |
| Male | 65.9% | 62.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 13.2% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 68.1% | 65.8% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.8% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (65.2%) 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 | 30.3% | 34.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.8% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 24.7% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 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 | 28.1% | 25.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 8.5% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 82.3% | 79.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 82.3% | 76.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 76.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Road was 2076.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 681.7% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 3rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1174.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 37 The Mowbray Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-05-25 | £77,665 |
| Flat 20 The Mowbray Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-03-17 | £83,265 |
| Flat 23 The Mowbray Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,500 | 2019-12-20 | £64,640 |
| Flat 20 The Mowbray Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-06-22 | £92,308 |
| Flat 23 The Mowbray Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2016-10-28 | £51,539 |
SR1 1PS area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SR1 1PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 2,442 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 | 4,023 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,410 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 | 743 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,238 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 | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Delhi Sunderland | 39 Borough Road, Sunderland | 1 yd | |
| Bennelli's | Cafe, Mowbray Gardens | 49 yd | |
| BURGeR | 24 Frederick Street, Sunderland | 82 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 106 yd | |
| Chilli Mangoes | Former Amore, 11 - 12 Tavistock Place | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Jameson | 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland | 134 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 150 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 153 yd | |
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 164 yd | |
| Independent | 28, 27 | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop & Eat | 31 Borough Road, Sunderland | 40 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Tavistock Buildings, 4 | 110 yd | |
| Don't You Know I'm Loco Ltd | Basement, 20 Frederick Street | 112 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 3 Tavistock Buildings, Borough Road | 120 yd | |
| PFC Express | 17 Borough Road, Sunderland | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 41 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 310 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 526 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 541 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 431 yd | |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.