The Croft is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 7NR is located in the Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Croft, Sunderland, SR2 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 7NS, SR2 7LA, SR2 7JS, SR2 7JU, SR2 7JX, SR2 7JZ, SR2 7JT, SR2 7LD, SR2 7LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR2 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 52% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 7NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 46.2% | 46.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 39.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 46% | 48.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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 7NR this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 28.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 39% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 12.2% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.2% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 78.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 86.1% | 88% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 88.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 128.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% higher than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 31st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 285th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Croft, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-01-14 | £50,702 |
| 35 The Croft, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-12-20 | £92,960 |
| 24 The Croft, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-08-14 | £63,561 |
| 16 The Croft, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-07-31 | £82,954 |
| 15 The Croft, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2024-04-19 | £111,469 |
SR2 7NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 3,530 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 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,148 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 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,864 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 | 1,363 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 | 3,055 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,478 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 | 177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 243 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 556 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 | 697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots And Dots | 25 New Durham Road, Sunderland | 412 yd | |
| Grinder Coffee Co. | Grinder Coffee, 24A New Durham Road | 416 yd | |
| Paticake Patisserie | 3 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 418 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 478 yd | |
| Roma Italian Restaurant | 13 Mary Street, Sunderland | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Unique | 1 Tunstall Road, Sunderland | 280 yd | |
| Ivy House | Ivy House Public House, Worcester Street | 406 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 522 yd | |
| Sunderland Drama Club | Royalty Theatre Flat, 25 | 547 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Club | 11, 10 | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco | Taco (Within Ledger And Sons), 2 Worcester Street | 418 yd | |
| Smash Brother's | Smash Brother's (Inside), R And O Ledger | 418 yd | |
| Deli Pizza | 19 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland | 441 yd | |
| Red Box | 29, Stockton Road | 535 yd | |
| Mozzarella Pizza | Aylaz, 28A Beachville Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 840 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 936 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 1,022 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 68 yd | |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 125 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 251 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 635 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy WILLOW BANK ROAD | 719 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.