Toward Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8JG 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 8JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8RE, SR2 8JH, SR2 8RF, SR2 8RD, SR2 8RP, SR2 8RG, SR2 8RW, SR2 8HF, SR2 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 8JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 48.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 39.5% | 43.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 40.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 47.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.7% | 16.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 91.2% | 92.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 93.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Toward Road was 122.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Toward Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 307th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2024-10-15 | £72,747 |
| 51 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-02-26 | £89,127 |
| 60 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £8,250,000 | 2020-07-03 | £9,609,159 |
| 62 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2020-02-07 | £89,541 |
| 61 Toward Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2017-04-11 | £47,013 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,769 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 | 5,043 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 2,336 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 | 4,255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,703 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 | 469 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 109 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 109 yd | |
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 126 yd | |
| Mumbai Silk | Temple Chambers, 3 Douro Terrace | 773 yd | |
| The Front Parlour | 6 Grange Terrace, Sunderland | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 463 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 788 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 6, Grange Crescent | 940 yd | |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 75 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 76 yd | |
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 92 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 149 yd | |
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 463 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 | 193 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 857 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 857 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.