Evelyn Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7NE is located in the Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evelyn Street, Sunderland, SR2 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7NQ, SR2 7LP, SR2 7NF, SR2 7NJ, SR2 7LW, SR2 7NB, SR2 7ND, SR2 7NH, SR2 7NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 7NE is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 45% | 46.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 55% | 53.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 7NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 58% | 44.7% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 44.1% | 14.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.1% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.3% | 17.2% | -10.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 36% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 14.5% | 25.4% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 24.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 67.2% | 54.9% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 79.4% | 75.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 74.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 100.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evelyn Street has the 45th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 373rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Evelyn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2021-08-26 | £182,119 |
| 4 Evelyn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-03-20 | £153,165 |
| 5 Evelyn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-06-02 | £218,253 |
| 3 Evelyn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2013-10-23 | £146,898 |
| 4 Evelyn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £84,995 | 2003-04-11 | £197,500 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR2 7NE 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,133 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 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,065 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 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,512 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 | 1,062 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 | 2,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 460 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 871 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 499 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 534 yd | |
| Tots And Dots | 25 New Durham Road, Sunderland | 597 yd | |
| Grinder Coffee Co. | Grinder Coffee, 24A New Durham Road | 605 yd | |
| Caffe 207 | 207 Chester Road, Sunderland | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Drama Club | Royalty Theatre Flat, 25 | 486 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 88, Chester Road | 504 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 616 yd | |
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 628 yd | |
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Pizza | Aylaz, 28A Beachville Street | 190 yd | |
| Bite Blitz | 28A Beachville Street, Sunderland | 190 yd | |
| Subway | Esso Service Station, Dunelm South | 435 yd | |
| Oriental Experience Take Away | 85, Chester Road | 460 yd | |
| Rio Pizza | 1, Saint Marks Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 357 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 449 yd | |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 629 yd | |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.