Worcester Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7AW 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 Worcester Street, Sunderland, SR2 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7AR, SR2 7AN, SR2 7AS, SR2 7AP, SR2 7AG, SR2 7JP, SR2 7AL, SR2 7ER, SR2 7DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 7AW 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 SR2 7AW, 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 SR2 7AW 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 Worcester Street was 1571.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 491.6% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Worcester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Worcester Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2005-01-26 | £81,853 |
| 1A Worcester Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1997-12-12 | £96,985 |
| 1 Worcester Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1996-11-08 | £90,537 |
SR2 7AW 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 SR2 7AW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,555 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 | 181 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 1,761 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 | 3,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 402 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 611 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paticake Patisserie | 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 66 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 176 yd | |
| Roma Italian Restaurant | 13 Mary Street, Sunderland | 181 yd | |
| Iboski African Restaurant | 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 204 yd | |
| Sorrento | Ground Floor, 6 | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House | Ivy House Public House, Worcester Street | 0 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 138 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Club | 11, 10 | 179 yd | |
| Chaplins | 40, Stockton Road | 207 yd | |
| Sunderland National Reserve Club | 3, Albion Place | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 45 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 45 yd | |
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 92 yd | |
| Red Box | 29, Stockton Road | 185 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | 41 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 531 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 642 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 716 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 785 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 413 yd | |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 459 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 733 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.