Toward Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8JF 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 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR2 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8HF, SR2 8JH, SR2 8HD, SR2 8BT, SR2 8HW, SR2 8HB, SR2 8RF, SR2 8JG, SR2 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR2 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 52.6% | 47.3% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.7% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 49.3% | 51.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 29.1% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 4.8% | -10.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 51.2% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 22.2% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -11.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 27.2% | -21.4% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 35.8% | 24.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 71.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 90.9% | 72.2% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 72.9% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Toward Road was 210.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Toward Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 128th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-08 | £107,443 |
| 45 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-07 | £107,443 |
| 44 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-04 | £107,443 |
| 43 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-03 | £107,443 |
| 41 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-04-02 | £107,443 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,683 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 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,777 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 | 2,286 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 | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,621 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 | 414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 233 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 243 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 243 yd | |
| Mumbai Silk | Temple Chambers, 3 Douro Terrace | 629 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 350 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 644 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 801 yd | |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Barge & Barrel | 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 213 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 213 yd | |
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 237 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 245 yd | |
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 350 yd | |
| Al-Huddah | Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 233 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 803 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.