Peel Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8ED 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 Peel Street, Sunderland, SR2 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8DP, SR2 8DT, SR2 8EB, SR2 8DX, SR2 8DB, SR2 8ES, SR2 8EU, SR1 2QR, SR2 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53% | 48.7% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 64.7% | 42% | -22.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 36.3% | 16.6% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 26.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 18.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 18.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 42.1% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 69.6% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 83.7% | 83.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 83.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 12.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel Street was 272.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peel Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 77th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Peel Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2022-10-04 | £96,635 |
| 11 Peel Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-08-08 | £91,516 |
| 4 Peel Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-05-30 | £155,774 |
| 2 Peel Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2020-07-31 | £105,425 |
| 21 Peel Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2020-06-19 | £91,928 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR2 8ED 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,684 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 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 2,354 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 | 4,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Silk | Temple Chambers, 3 Douro Terrace | 373 yd | |
| Chilli Mangoes | Former Amore, 11 - 12 Tavistock Place | 435 yd | |
| My Delhi Sunderland | 39 Borough Road, Sunderland | 457 yd | |
| Bennelli's | Cafe, Mowbray Gardens | 471 yd | |
| Golden Chef | Tavistock Buildings, 1 | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 377 yd | |
| Burton House Ltd | The Licensee, Burton House | 501 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 520 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 527 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraaj Restaurant | Douro House, 5 - 7 Douro Terrace | 381 yd | |
| Silver Star | 1, Saint Ignatius Close | 412 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Tavistock Buildings, 4 | 476 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 3 Tavistock Buildings, Borough Road | 487 yd | |
| Stop & Eat | 31 Borough Road, Sunderland | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 491 yd | |
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 532 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 692 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 932 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Hudson Road Primary School VILLIERS STREET SOUTH | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Sans Street Community Centre UPPER SANS STREET | 682 yd | |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 742 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 | 759 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.