Westminster Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 9QP 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 Westminster Street, Sunderland, SR2 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 9QR, SR2 9QN, SR2 9QW, SR2 9RQ, SR2 9QS, SR2 9RH, SR2 9QF, SR2 9QL, SR2 9RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 9QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 52.1% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 54% | 47.9% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 39.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (67.8%) 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 | 42.3% | 29.9% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.9% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 22% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 27.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 21.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 96.2% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92.5% | 91.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 91.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Street was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westminster Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 220th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Westminster Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-08-12 | £239,636 |
| 4 Westminster Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2004-07-23 | £157,409 |
| 3 Westminster Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2001-12-14 | £103,582 |
| 4 Westminster Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2000-04-28 | £165,258 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior School Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant School Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoor Community School, Mathematics and Computing College Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic School Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England (Aided) Secondary School Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannington School Stannington Grove , SR2 9JT | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Tandoori | 1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 85 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 150 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 211 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 738 yd | |
| Mamma Italia | The Ashbrooke, Stannington Grove | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 112 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 216 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Chippy | 11 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 43 yd | |
| Prepped Kitchen And Deli | 9 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 72 yd | |
| Buddha Belly | 2, Stockton Terrace | 76 yd | |
| Craft Burger Cream Curls | 22 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 85 yd | |
| Rowshuni | 271 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Hill View Playing Fields STANNINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.