Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR2 9TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR2 9TE 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

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	98.6%	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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Leechmere East Industrial Estate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leechmere East Industrial Estate was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Leechmere East Industrial Estate has the 30th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 400th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

🔎 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 9TE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Leechmere East Industrial Estate are based on 8 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 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR2 9TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR2 9TE

Average Price
£1,686,487

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,686,487

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leechmere East Industrial Estate

Average Price
£2,113,017

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,113,017

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leechmere East Industrial EstateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£5,900,000	2022-07-28	£6,035,836
5 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£340,000	2021-10-15	£350,990
Unit Bt94-51 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-05-26	£362,411
Unit Bt94-51 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-05-26	£362,411
4 Leechmere East Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£4,065,000	2020-01-16	£4,791,730

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR2 9TE

Employment

SR2 9TE 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	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

Employment Industry

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

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	4out of 4	2,895 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN	- not rated	3,559 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR	- not rated	4,284 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA	- not rated	5,147 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT	3out of 4	817 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryhope Infant School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT	- not rated	817 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryhope Infant School Academy Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT	3out of 4	817 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill View Infant School Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ	- not rated	1,076 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ	3out of 4	1,076 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Venerable Bede Church of England (Aided) Secondary School Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	- not rated	1,183 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	- not rated	1,336 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southmoor Community School, Mathematics and Computing College Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF	- not rated	1,487 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ	- not rated	2,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH	- not rated	881 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	3,090 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB	- not rated	5,218 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	3out of 4	5,027 yd	Free schools	No	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	1,103 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stannington School Stannington Grove , SR2 9JT	- not rated	1,140 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA	- not rated	2,160 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY	- not rated	2,380 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN	3out of 4	2,653 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
Asda Cafe	Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road	332 yd
Grangetown Tandoori	1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland	885 yd
Fru Fru And Friends	92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland	911 yd
The Sugar Pot	76 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland	932 yd
Sweet Shop	45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alexandra	Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland	849 yd
Ryhope Football & Cricket Club	Unit 1, Ryhope Street South	929 yd
The Queens	The Queens Head 79, 78	934 yd
Grangetown W M C	28, 27	942 yd
Ryhope W. M. C.	84, Ryhope Street South	945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Milano's Pizzeria	52 Leechmere Way, Sunderland	478 yd
The Plaice Of Cod	112 Leechmere Road, Grangetown	565 yd
Rowshuni	271 Ryhope Road, Sunderland	836 yd
Prepped Kitchen And Deli	9 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland	859 yd
Buddha Belly	2, Stockton Terrace	863 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores	Asda Superstore, Leechmere Road		332 yd
Iceland	Unit 2, Ryhope Street South		929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ryhope Reclamation Site LEECHMERE WAY	grass pitches	572 yd
Ryhope Junior School SHAFTESBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	801 yd
Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road	health and fitness suite	926 yd
Ashbrooke Sports Club (Ryhope Road) Ryhope Road	grass pitches	979 yd
Tunstall Hill (Closed) Leechmere Road	grass pitches	1,041 yd
Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road	grass pitches	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	13.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	13.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	13.3%

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	60.0%

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