Coxon Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8DX is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coxon Street, Sunderland, SR2 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8DY, SR1 2QR, SR2 8DB, SR2 8DT, SR1 2RU, SR2 8ES, SR2 8DA, SR2 8ED, SR2 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR2 8DX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.8% | 47.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR2 8DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 39.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 52.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8DX this area, 32.8% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 32.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 20.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.5% 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 | 61.5% | 72.7% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 71.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 25.3% | 13.5% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -67.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 64.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 64.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 30.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 65% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 21.7% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 0.4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 10.5% | 46.2% | -35.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 74.4% | 6.5% | 67.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coxon Street was 169.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coxon Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 182nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Coxon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-03-07 | £53,771 |
| 8 Coxon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-04-29 | £57,769 |
| 2 Coxon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2018-07-10 | £67,750 |
| 2 Coxon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2018-02-09 | £53,662 |
| 12 Coxon Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-03-19 | £69,124 |
SR2 8DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in SR2 8DX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Other | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,799 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 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,375 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 | 2,480 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 | 4,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,619 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 | 843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 372 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 431 yd | |
| My Delhi Sunderland | 39 Borough Road, Sunderland | 435 yd | |
| Bennelli's | Cafe, Mowbray Gardens | 461 yd | |
| Horizon Apartments Ltd | Horizon House, Borough Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 436 yd | |
| The Manor Bar | 4 Foyle Street, Sunderland | 492 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 500 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 532 yd | |
| William Jameson | 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star | 1, Saint Ignatius Close | 370 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Tavistock Buildings, 4 | 424 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 3 Tavistock Buildings, Borough Road | 433 yd | |
| PFC Express | 17 Borough Road, Sunderland | 458 yd | |
| Stop & Eat | 31 Borough Road, Sunderland | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 462 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 650 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 710 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 945 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 579 yd | |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 843 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 865 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.