Carlyon Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7DB 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 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, SR2 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7BU, SR2 7DD, SR2 7DE, SR2 7EX, SR2 7BT, SR2 7EU, SR2 7BN, SR2 7EY, SR2 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 7DB 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 | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 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 7DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 61.3% | 56.5% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 25.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 47.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 34% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7DB this area, 9.4% 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 | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.4% | 15.7% | -8.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.9% | 93.6% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 81.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 12.9% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 82% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlyon Street was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlyon Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 359th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-09-10 | £164,528 |
| 21 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-01-24 | £122,652 |
| 14 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2024-12-05 | £192,300 |
| 22 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-22 | £151,841 |
| 1 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-05-05 | £189,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,268 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 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,605 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 | 3,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,117 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 | 330 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Silk | Temple Chambers, 3 Douro Terrace | 223 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 233 yd | |
| Paticake Patisserie | 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 435 yd | |
| Iboski African Restaurant | 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland | 512 yd | |
| City Bistro | Sunderland College City Campus, Park Lane | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 150 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 221 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 310 yd | |
| Ivy House | Ivy House Public House, Worcester Street | 370 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraaj Restaurant | Douro House, 5 - 7 Douro Terrace | 216 yd | |
| Red Box | 29, Stockton Road | 292 yd | |
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 330 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 330 yd | |
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 424 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 748 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 795 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 931 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 419 yd | |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 534 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy WILLOW BANK ROAD | 718 yd | |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 780 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.