Malings Close is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 2PB 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 Malings Close, Sunderland, SR1 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 2PD, SR1 2NL, SR1 2JD, SR1 2JN, SR1 2JF, SR1 2JA, SR1 2HY, SR1 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR1 2PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 44.3% | 40.4% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 20.5% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
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 (46.1%) 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 | 33.6% | 22.3% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -26.1% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 23.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 28.9% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 13.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
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 2PB this area, 49.5% 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 10.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 31.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 7.7% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -23.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.7% | 98.8% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malings Close was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malings Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 183rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Malings Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-08 | £111,261 |
| 1 Malings Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1999-02-16 | £94,561 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR1 2PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 4,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,268 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 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 3,967 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 | 3,202 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 | 4,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe 2 Ltd | 1 Moor Terrace, Sunderland | 70 yd | |
| Seafarers Way Cafe | Seafarers Way, Moor Terrace | 134 yd | |
| House Of Punjab | 33 High Street East, Sunderland | 505 yd | |
| Horizon Apartments Ltd | Horizon House, Borough Road | 564 yd | |
| Tombola | Tombola House, Low Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regale Tavern | Regale Tavern, 4 | 237 yd | |
| Masonic Temple | Freemasons Hall, Queen Street East | 431 yd | |
| Angels Place | Hearts Of Oak, 10 | 437 yd | |
| Cheers Bar | Cheers Bar Public House, High Street East | 493 yd | |
| Bonded Warehouse | 150, Low Street | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Local / Deli Fresh | Hendon News And Post Office 20, 19 | 236 yd | |
| Charltons Chippy | The Licensee, Charltons | 237 yd | |
| Eastern Dragon | 11 Church Street East, Sunderland | 420 yd | |
| The Dinner Ladies | Stansfield Business Centre Unit 3, Addison Street | 482 yd | |
| Pizza And Falafel Alhana | Unit 3, Stansfield Business Centre | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 449 yd | |
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 97.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.