Canon Cockin Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8PH 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 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, SR2 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8PN, SR2 8PL, SR2 8PJ, SR2 8QG, SR2 8RJ, SR2 8PQ, SR2 8RL, SR2 8QQ, SR2 8QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR2 8PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 39.2% | 49.4% | 10.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 60.8% | 50.6% | -10.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 54.9% | 62.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 23.8% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 7.7% | -10.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (63.8%) 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 | 27.6% | 33.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 30.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 29.3% | 23.3% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8PH this area, 29.3% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 29.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 20.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 74.5% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 90.6% | 71.4% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 71% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canon Cockin Street was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Canon Cockin Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 350th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2025-01-09 | £40,426 |
| 38 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2024-07-01 | £48,813 |
| 6 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-03-27 | £59,148 |
| 42 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2023-06-23 | £41,217 |
| 48 Canon Cockin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2023-03-29 | £39,242 |
SR2 8PH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,028 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 | 5,270 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 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 2,582 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 | 4,511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,961 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 | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 145 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 152 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 152 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 953 yd | |
| Mumbai Silk | Temple Chambers, 3 Douro Terrace | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 719 yd | |
| Wearside Masonic Temple | Former Wearside Masonic Temple, Douro Terrace | 1,015 yd | |
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 132 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 134 yd | |
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 180 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 186 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 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 | 432 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| St Aidens Catholic Academy Pitches THE LIMES | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 862 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.