Joan Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 9TA is located in the Ryhope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joan Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 9SZ, SR2 9TL, SR2 9SY, SR2 9SU, SR2 9HU, SR2 9TN, SR2 9TJ, SR2 7RE, SR2 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 9TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.6% | 37% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 46% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 47.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 11.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 25% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 26.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joan Avenue was 102.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Joan Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 358th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Joan Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-20 | £142,987 |
| 14 Joan Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2024-10-18 | £109,121 |
| 36 Joan Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-18 | £162,835 |
| 40 Joan Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-08-04 | £141,671 |
| 26 Joan Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-28 | £200,571 |
SR2 9TA 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,061 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 | 3,327 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 | 5,295 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 | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 2,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 636 yd | |
| Grangetown Tandoori | 1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 762 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 823 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 774 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 802 yd | |
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowshuni | 271 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 636 yd | |
| Prepped Kitchen And Deli | 9 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 713 yd | |
| The Orange Chippy | 11 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 724 yd | |
| Buddha Belly | 2, Stockton Terrace | 726 yd | |
| Milano's Pizzeria | 52 Leechmere Way, Sunderland | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke Sports Club (Ryhope Road) Ryhope Road | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.