Finchale Close is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8AR is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchale Close, Sunderland, SR2 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8AW, SR2 8AQ, SR2 8AP, SR2 8BY, SR2 8AG, SR2 8AH, SR2 8BZ, SR2 8BX, SR2 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 8AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 48.2% | 55.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 25.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 8AR this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 31.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 22.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 91.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchale Close was 146.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchale Close has the 42nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 227th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Finchale Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2024-12-03 | £37,395 |
| 31 Finchale Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,750 | 2024-06-21 | £39,238 |
| 18 Finchale Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2023-05-22 | £56,062 |
| 6 Finchale Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2023-04-21 | £49,941 |
| 5 Finchale Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-04-21 | £55,490 |
SR2 8AR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,995 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,478 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 | 2,782 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 | 4,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,950 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 | 1,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Mangoes | Former Amore, 11 - 12 Tavistock Place | 565 yd | |
| Horizon Apartments Ltd | Horizon House, Borough Road | 584 yd | |
| Corner Cafe 2 Ltd | 1 Moor Terrace, Sunderland | 606 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 634 yd | |
| Seafarers Way Cafe | Seafarers Way, Moor Terrace | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 609 yd | |
| The Regale Tavern | Regale Tavern, 4 | 617 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 676 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 814 yd | |
| William Jameson | 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star | 1, Saint Ignatius Close | 260 yd | |
| The Dinner Ladies | Stansfield Business Centre Unit 3, Addison Street | 278 yd | |
| Fletchers Fish & Chips | 35, Noble Street | 320 yd | |
| Pizza And Falafel Alhana | Unit 3, Stansfield Business Centre | 322 yd | |
| Shop Local / Deli Fresh | Hendon News And Post Office 20, 19 | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 698 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 868 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 605 yd | |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 940 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 6.7% |
| 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 | 93.3% |
| Median download speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.