Markham Street, Sunderland, SR2 9QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 9QL 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	53%	51.4%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47%	48.6%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 9QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	39.4%	42.8%	3.4%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	38.9%	-2.9%	44.2%	-5.3%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.5%	10.6%	2.1%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	8.5%	6.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	39%	36.3%	-2.7%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	34.1%	35.2%	1.1%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	16.3%	16%	-0.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	7.2%	9%	1.8%	4.0%	5.0%
Very bad health	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	1.2%	2.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	25.8%	-11.8%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.7%	12%	-7.7%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	13.4%	0.7%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	7.7%	1.6%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.6%	18.7%	12.1%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	21.1%	8.9%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	5.2%	1.4%	-3.8%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97%	97.6%	0.6%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.3%	0.0%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Markham Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markham Street was 148.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Markham Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 223rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SR2 9QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Markham Street are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Markham Street, Sunderland, SR2 9QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR2 9QL

Average Price
£97,355

Semi-Detached
£87,557

Terraced
£99,843

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£81,973

Estimated Average Property Prices for Markham Street

Average Price
£112,150

Semi-Detached
£88,280

Terraced
£115,263

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£83,124

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Markham Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Markham Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£79,000	2024-11-29	£81,344
10 Markham Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£41,250	2024-06-14	£44,042
20 Markham Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£80,000	2024-05-24	£83,124
7 Markham Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£103,000	2021-06-29	£115,917
13 Markham Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2021-04-22	£86,654

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR2 9QL

Employment

SR2 9QL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	11
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,669 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX	4out of 4	5,420 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX	3out of 4	322 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE	3out of 4	784 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL	3out of 4	1,064 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ	4out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT	2out of 4	1,838 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF	3out of 4	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,553 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA	1out of 4	2,061 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	3out of 4	2,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN	4out of 4	2,269 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	2,856 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG	2out of 4	4,858 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	1out of 4	5,332 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA	- not rated	663 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA	- not rated	1,380 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA	- not rated	2,076 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA	- not rated	2,084 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN	3out of 4	2,170 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sweet Shop	45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown	139 yd
Grangetown Tandoori	1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland	155 yd
Fru Fru And Friends	92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland	159 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road	826 yd
Mamma Italia	The Ashbrooke, Stannington Grove	1,025 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grangetown W M C	28, 27	110 yd
Alexandra	Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland	243 yd
Hendon Grange	The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road	352 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway	36, Windsor Terrace	105 yd
Chip & Fish	35, Windsor Terrace	105 yd
Craft Burger Cream Curls	22 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown	120 yd
The Orange Chippy	11 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown	167 yd
Buddha Belly	2, Stockton Terrace	178 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores	Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road		826 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road	health and fitness suite	151 yd
Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road	grass pitches	160 yd
Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD	grass pitches	185 yd
Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	741 yd
Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD	grass pitches	827 yd
Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road	grass pitches	952 yd
Hill View Playing Fields STANNINGTON GROVE	grass pitches	1,063 yd
Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.