Bishop Morton Grove is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 2RX is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishop Morton Grove, Sunderland, SR1 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 2RU, SR1 2QD, SR1 2RP, SR2 8AH, SR1 2RR, SR2 8DY, SR1 2QR, SR2 8AB, SR2 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR1 2RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.1% | 40.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 31.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 18.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (58%) 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 | 18.9% | 28.8% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -19.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 25.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 2RX this area, 49.2% 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 62.8% | 49.2% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 31.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 13.2% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.7% | 95.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 94.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Morton Grove was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishop Morton Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 456th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bishop Morton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-06-16 | £110,774 |
| 12 Bishop Morton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-06-01 | £100,066 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR1 2RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,975 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,538 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 | 2,656 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 | 4,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,762 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 | 1,021 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 | 1,159 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Mangoes | Former Amore, 11 - 12 Tavistock Place | 328 yd | |
| Horizon Apartments Ltd | Horizon House, Borough Road | 372 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 396 yd | |
| My Delhi Sunderland | 39 Borough Road, Sunderland | 445 yd | |
| Bennelli's | Cafe, Mowbray Gardens | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 376 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 442 yd | |
| William Jameson | 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland | 576 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 578 yd | |
| Bar Justice | 47, West Sunniside | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Local / Deli Fresh | Hendon News And Post Office 20, 19 | 346 yd | |
| Charltons Chippy | The Licensee, Charltons | 367 yd | |
| PFC Express | 17 Borough Road, Sunderland | 382 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Tavistock Buildings, 4 | 388 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 3 Tavistock Buildings, Borough Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 458 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 750 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 831 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 965 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 436 yd | |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Barley Mow Park TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 RYHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 999 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.