Fordenbridge Crescent is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 0AY is located in the Pallion electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, SR4 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 0BB, SR4 0AX, SR4 0RX, SR4 0BJ, SR4 0BY, SR4 0BL, SR4 6XE, SR4 6XD, SR4 0BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 0AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 SR4 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 40.4% | 44.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 45.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 33.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 27.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fordenbridge Crescent was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fordenbridge Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 382nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-10-14 | £159,114 |
| 24 Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-09-20 | £148,882 |
| 44 Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2013-12-13 | £133,438 |
| 20 Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-10-22 | £101,809 |
| 4 Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2011-04-15 | £74,313 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR4 0AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 1,363 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 | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,840 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 | 1,176 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraflores Cafe | 12A Ford Terrace, Sunderland | 775 yd | |
| The Lodge | South East Cemetery Lodge, Chester Road | 791 yd | |
| All Seasons Tea Rooms | 24, Kayll Road | 849 yd | |
| Meat U There | Meat You There, 5A Peacock Street West | 857 yd | |
| Streetcare | Saint Gabriels Church, Saint Gabriels Avenue | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 127 Front Road, Sunderland | 228 yd | |
| M & J Cafe | Whitehall Cafe, 15 Whitehall Terrace | 649 yd | |
| China Diner | 10, Whitehall Terrace | 740 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Go | 62 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 849 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 60, 58 | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Havelock Primary School (Closed) Fordfield Road | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Sunderland Indoor Arena (Closed) Pallion Trading Estate | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 1,054 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.