Thornhill Crescent is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7AD is located in the Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, SR2 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7JP, SR2 7AP, SR2 7AR, SR2 7AE, SR2 7NP, SR2 7AB, SR2 7AW, SR2 7AS, SR2 7AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 7AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.5% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.5% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 SR2 7AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 64.3% | 74.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 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 | 51.6% | 45.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 33% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24% | 13.4% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 29.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 12.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 33% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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 | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82.5% | 72.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 83.4% | 70.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| 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 | 83.4% | 70.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 13.5% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Crescent was 552.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.3% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornhill Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 16th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 242.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2024-12-04 | £397,529 |
| 12 Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-04 | £218,876 |
| 11 Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-06-29 | £373,562 |
| 11 Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2016-03-18 | £200,410 |
| 10 Thornhill Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-08-21 | £322,697 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR2 7AD 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 | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | - not rated | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant School Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | - not rated | 1,526 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 | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,237 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 | 3,375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 199 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 392 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Returners/Young Mums Provision Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paticake Patisserie | 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 59 yd | |
| Grinder Coffee Co. | Grinder Coffee, 24A New Durham Road | 152 yd | |
| Tots And Dots | 25 New Durham Road, Sunderland | 158 yd | |
| Roma Italian Restaurant | 13 Mary Street, Sunderland | 175 yd | |
| Jack Thai | 4 Albion Place, Sunderland | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House | Ivy House Public House, Worcester Street | 104 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 164 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Club | 11, 10 | 180 yd | |
| Cooper Rose | 3, 2 Albion Place, Sunderland | 216 yd | |
| Sunderland National Reserve Club | 3, Albion Place | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 72 yd | |
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 149 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 149 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | 41 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 238 yd | |
| Chilinos | Take Away, 1 | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 577 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 650 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 792 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 823 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 391 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 397 yd | |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 456 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 812 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.