Tunstall Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7AP 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 Tunstall Road, Sunderland, SR2 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7AR, SR2 7AD, SR2 7JP, SR2 7AW, SR2 7AG, SR2 7AS, SR2 7AN, SR2 7AE, SR2 7NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 7AP 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 7AP, 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 Tunstall Road was 705.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.5% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tunstall Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 13th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 310.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-20 | £154,796 |
| 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-10-11 | £127,534 |
| 3A Tunstall Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-11-06 | £293,074 |
| 3A Tunstall Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-05-30 | £215,677 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR2 7AP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,537 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 Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 3,221 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 | 1,749 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 | 3,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,720 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 | 349 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 9 yd | |
| Roma Italian Restaurant | 13 Mary Street, Sunderland | 145 yd | |
| Jack Thai | 4 Albion Place, Sunderland | 181 yd | |
| Marcellos Ristorante | 5, Albion Place | 186 yd | |
| Sorrento | Ground Floor, 6 | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House | Ivy House Public House, Worcester Street | 63 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Club | 11, 10 | 147 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 168 yd | |
| Chaplins | 40, Stockton Road | 186 yd | |
| Sunderland National Reserve Club | 3, Albion Place | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 38 yd | |
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 108 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 108 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | 41 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 203 yd | |
| Chilinos | Take Away, 1 | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 531 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 619 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 740 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 789 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 426 yd | |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 429 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 793 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.