Ashbrooke Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7HH 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 Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, SR2 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7HN, SR2 7GA, SR2 7HZ, SR2 7SL, SR2 7JB, SR2 7NL, SR2 7HL, SR2 7RS, SR2 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 7HH 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 | 48.3% | 45.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 54.3% | 2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 30.2% | -10.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 45.8% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 51.7% | 48.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 33.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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.
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 18% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 14% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 46.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 86.2% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 94.5% | 88.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbrooke Road was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashbrooke Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 455th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Brookfield House Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-26 | £173,199 |
| Briery Lodge Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-03-03 | £334,375 |
| Briery Kindergarten Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-09 | £358,511 |
| Flat 4 Brookfield House Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-05-16 | £158,888 |
| Flat 4 Brookfield House Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-11-30 | £133,877 |
SR2 7HH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SR2 7HH 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 retired residents living in SR2 7HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,956 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 | 4,553 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 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 149 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,382 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 | 1,492 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 | 3,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,883 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 | 388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 736 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 819 yd | |
| Mamma Italia | The Ashbrooke, Stannington Grove | 927 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 943 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 348 yd | |
| Rosedene | 125, Queen Alexandra Road | 399 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 527 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 745 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraaj Restaurant | Douro House, 5 - 7 Douro Terrace | 714 yd | |
| Subway | Esso Service Station, Dunelm South | 849 yd | |
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 880 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 880 yd | |
| Red Box | 29, Stockton Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 70 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 70 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy WILLOW BANK ROAD | 170 yd | |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 636 yd | |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 651 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 | 660 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.