Hillside is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 1YN 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 Hillside, Sunderland, SR3 1YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 9AD, SR3 1YW, SR2 9BA, SR3 1YY, SR2 9AR, SR3 1YR, SR2 9AS, SR3 1YX, SR3 1XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR3 1YN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR3 1YN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 19.5% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 64.9% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 60.1% | 16.8% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 27.8% | -14.6% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around SR3 1YN this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 50% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 97.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.2% | 97.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 97.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 69.1% | 46.2% | 22.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hillside has the 8th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 51st lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hillside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-26 | £245,629 |
| 9 Hillside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-11-27 | £262,752 |
| 11 Hillside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2015-10-30 | £244,697 |
| Oakwood Hillside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £404,998 | 2011-12-16 | £579,342 |
| 7 Hillside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-06-19 | £213,983 |
SR3 1YN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR3 1YN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plains Farm Academy Tudor Grove , SR3 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,082 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 | 3,078 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 688 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 869 yd | |
| CoffeeStop@thecoachhouse | Barnes Park Coach House, Barnes Park Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedene | 125, Queen Alexandra Road | 235 yd | |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club | West Lawn, Ashbrooke Road | 327 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Barnes Park | Barnes Hotel, Durham Road | 702 yd | |
| Hollymere | Leechmere Road, Sunderland | 704 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Emperor | 4 Silksworth Lane, Sunderland | 651 yd | |
| Barnes Delhi Indian Limited | 4 Silksworth Lane, Sunderland | 651 yd | |
| Downey's | 6, Silksworth Lane | 655 yd | |
| Hong Kong Wok | Silksworth Lane Shopping Centre, 12 | 655 yd | |
| Subway | Esso Service Station, Dunelm South | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidens Catholic Academy WILLOW BANK ROAD | 358 yd | |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) West Lawn West Lawn Ashbrooke Road | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Ashbrooke Sports Club Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Ashbrooke Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 557 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Junior School (Closed) Ashbrooke Road | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 888 yd | |
| Hill View Playing Fields STANNINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 891 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 | 191.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.