Acer Court is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7EJ 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 Acer Court, Sunderland, SR2 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7ED, SR2 8JB, SR2 7EE, SR2 7EH, SR2 7EF, SR2 8JP, SR2 8JE, SR2 8JT, SR2 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 7EJ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 47.3% | 45.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 54.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 68.1% | 46.9% | -21.2% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 27.4% | 14.6% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 52% | 34.8% | -17.2% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 41.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 19.1% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 19.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 43.8% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.5% | 86.8% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 88.5% | 79.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 79.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acer Court was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Acer Court has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 378th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Acer Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-10-20 | £551,881 |
| 1 Acer Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-09-17 | £300,639 |
| 2 Acer Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2007-09-26 | £482,377 |
SR2 7EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,315 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 | 4,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,932 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 | 3,810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 775 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 417 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 575 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 575 yd | |
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 584 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 57 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 432 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 539 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 748 yd | |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraaj Restaurant | Douro House, 5 - 7 Douro Terrace | 392 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 541 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 541 yd | |
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 554 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 57 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 179 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Barley Mow Park TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 RYHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 460 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy WILLOW BANK ROAD | 647 yd | |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 772 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 | 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.