Ashford Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3EB is located in the St Chad's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashford Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3ED, SR3 3HH, SR3 3EA, SR3 3DZ, SR3 3EE, SR3 3HR, SR3 3HJ, SR3 3EQ, SR3 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 3EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 56.9% | 53.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 43.1% | 46.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR3 3EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 48.4% | 56.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 21.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 37.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 37.8% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 15.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 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 3EB this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 28.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 21.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.9% | 95.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Road was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the St Chad's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashford Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Chad's and the 288th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Carlisle House Ashford Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,990 | 2022-08-26 | £40,269 |
| 9 Carlisle House Ashford Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2021-04-30 | £50,018 |
| 11 Carlisle House Ashford Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2018-09-28 | £53,666 |
| 29 Carlisle House Ashford Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-10-27 | £51,523 |
| 29 Carlisle House Ashford Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2016-12-16 | £32,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,638 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 | 2,758 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 975 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants - Delivery Kitchen | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 288 yd | |
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 781 yd | |
| Oak Tree Farm | 1, Camberwell Way | 894 yd | |
| The Prior | The Colonel Prior, Moorside Road | 980 yd | |
| Board Inn / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded | Durham Road, Sunderland | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 94 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 107 yd | |
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 412 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 436 yd | |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop | 1 Thorndale Road, Sunderland | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Silksworth Lane | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 122 yd |
| St Chads Church Hall ST. CHADS VICARAGE ST. CHADS VICARAGE CHARTER DRIVE | 692 yd | |
| East Herrington Primary Academy BALMORAL TERRACE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| David Lloyd (Sunderland) CAMBERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.