St Leonard Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8QB 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 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8QN, SR2 8PR, SR2 8PP, SR2 8QA, SR2 8SL, SR2 8QD, SR2 8PF, SR2 8SN, SR2 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 8QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 45.3% | 44.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 25.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.6%) 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 | 34% | 29.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -18.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 22.9% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 8QB this area, 34% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 34% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 97.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.1% | 91% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonard Street was 224.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Leonard Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 115th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-04-08 | £55,000 |
| 135 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2025-03-13 | £37,282 |
| 141 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2025-03-12 | £38,734 |
| 111 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2025-02-28 | £64,634 |
| 113 St Leonard Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2024-05-21 | £32,363 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community 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 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,487 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 | 2,716 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 | 4,691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,914 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 | 490 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 490 yd | |
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 514 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 588 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 667 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 751 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 805 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 493 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 515 yd | |
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 515 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 517 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 633 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 | 674 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.