Mary Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR1 3NH is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mary Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR1 3NR, SR2 7AG, SR1 3NU, SR1 3NT, SR1 3PE, SR1 3NE, SR2 7AR, SR2 7AP, SR1 3PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR1 3NH is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 38% | 46.8% | 8.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 62% | 53.2% | -8.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 3NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.1% 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 | 74.3% | 74.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 36.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 19% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 54.3% | 47.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 37.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 3NH this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 8.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.7% | 40.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 23.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 34.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.1% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 0.5% | -8.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.4% | 63.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 72.8% | 57.1% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 12.7% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 12.2% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 57.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.8% | 4.4% | -12.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 20.5% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Street was 1571.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 491.6% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mary Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 4th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 530.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-28 | £127,705 |
| 3 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-03 | £120,837 |
| 3 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-08-29 | £104,492 |
| 9 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2016-06-10 | £172,581 |
| 9 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-08-02 | £284,790 |
SR1 3NH 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 3NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,683 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 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 332 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,888 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 | 3,416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,805 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 | 256 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Italian Restaurant | 13 Mary Street, Sunderland | 35 yd | |
| Sorrento | Ground Floor, 6 | 38 yd | |
| Jack Thai | 4 Albion Place, Sunderland | 52 yd | |
| Marcellos Ristorante | 5, Albion Place | 53 yd | |
| Iboski African Restaurant | 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Club | 11, 10 | 22 yd | |
| Chaplins | 40, Stockton Road | 37 yd | |
| Sunderland National Reserve Club | 3, Albion Place | 53 yd | |
| Cooper Rose | 3, 2 Albion Place, Sunderland | 55 yd | |
| Ttonic Bar Kitchen | 12 - 13 Vine Place, Sunderland | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bite | 41 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 54 yd | |
| Chilinos | Take Away, 1 | 72 yd | |
| Angels | 12, Derwent Street | 110 yd | |
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 117 yd | |
| Jay's Flavours | 20 Derwent Street, Sunderland | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 390 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 470 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 627 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 640 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 575 yd | |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 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.