Percy Terrace South is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8SG 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 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, SR2 8SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8SL, SR2 8QN, SR2 8SN, SR2 8QD, SR2 8QA, SR2 8SA, SR2 8QB, SR2 8RY, SR2 8SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 8SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8SG, 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 | 45% | 43.2% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 38.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 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 (69.8%) 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 | 37% | 34.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 18.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 26% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 20.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 96% | 91.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy Terrace South was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Percy Terrace South has the 12th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 294th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-04-18 | £123,545 |
| 74 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £111,600 | 2024-03-07 | £120,016 |
| 77 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-07-14 | £90,027 |
| 74 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-05-27 | £91,316 |
| 74 Percy Terrace South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-07-23 | £84,680 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,115 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 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 2,590 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 | 4,573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,037 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 497 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 506 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 506 yd | |
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 542 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 589 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 651 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 807 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 499 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 526 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 526 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 550 yd | |
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 615 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 | 624 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.