East Cross Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 1XB is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Cross Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 1UN, SR1 1UD, SR1 1UF, SR1 1UW, SR1 1TW, SR1 1UG, SR1 1UP, SR1 1TP, SR1 1UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR1 1XB is primarily male, with 59.3% 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 | 28.1% | 40.7% | 12.6% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 71.9% | 59.3% | -12.6% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 1XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 76.3% | 63.3% | -13.0% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.2% | 18% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 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 | 45% | 39.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 18.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 34.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88% | 82.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 67.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 67.8% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 18.3% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 67.4% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Cross Street was 496.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.3% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Cross Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 21st highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unipart Group East Cross Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2017-01-04 | £18,470 |
SR1 1XB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SR1 1XB 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John and St Patrick's Church Primary School Church Street East , SR1 2BB | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Junior School Robinson Terrace , Hendon SR2 8JW | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 2,902 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,049 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Italian Restaurant | 144 High Street West, Sunderland | 48 yd | |
| Sunderland Bowl Ltd | 141 High Street West, Sunderland | 112 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino Sunderland | Gala Casino River Quarter, 6 | 112 yd | |
| Angelo's Ristorante | 48, West Sunniside | 180 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2A, 118 | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Door | 100 West Sunniside, Sunderland | 113 yd | |
| Sloanes Sports Bar | Central Buildings Basement, West Sunniside | 145 yd | |
| Bar Justice | 47, West Sunniside | 149 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 354 yd | |
| Bonded Warehouse | 150, Low Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Place | 138 High Street West, Sunderland | 16 yd | |
| The Sweet Petite | 103 High Street West, Sunderland | 275 yd | |
| Ellie's Deli | Unit 3 South, 7 Saint Thomas Street | 305 yd | |
| 2 Brothers | 57 John Street, Sunderland | 312 yd | |
| DF Kitchen | 12 Fawcett Street, Sunderland | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 441 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 445 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 549 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 581 yd | |
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 360 yd | |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School DOCK STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Sunderland Fc (Stadium Of Light) STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK VAUX BREWERY WAY | 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 | 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.