Wallingford Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 9PJ is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 9PA, SR2 9PQ, SR2 9PH, SR2 9PB, SR2 9HA, SR2 9DE, SR2 9HY, SR2 9PL, SR2 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR2 9PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 55.1% | 49.7% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 50.3% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 38.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 46.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.3% | 17.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 32.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallingford Avenue was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wallingford Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 275th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-23 | £374,521 |
| 14 Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-05-26 | £271,392 |
| 10 Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2020-06-03 | £204,540 |
| 9 Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-09-02 | £212,662 |
| 2 Wallingford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-05 | £240,758 |
SR2 9PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,275 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 | 4,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,751 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 | 82 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Italia | The Ashbrooke, Stannington Grove | 403 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 503 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 512 yd | |
| Grangetown Tandoori | 1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 580 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 450 yd | |
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 558 yd | |
| Hollymere | Leechmere Road, Sunderland | 909 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 966 yd | |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill N Chill | 107 Stannington Grove, Sunderland | 310 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 105, Stannington Grove | 318 yd | |
| The Plaice Of Cod | 112 Leechmere Road, Grangetown | 481 yd | |
| Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway | 36, Windsor Terrace | 551 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 35, Windsor Terrace | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Hill View Playing Fields STANNINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Tunstall Hill (Closed) Leechmere Road | grass pitches | 863 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 | 1,022 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.