Friar Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 0BN 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 Friar Road, Sunderland, SR4 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 0BZ, SR4 0DD, SR4 0DZ, SR4 0BU, SR4 0BY, SR4 0BP, SR4 0BX, SR4 0DE, SR4 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 0BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 58.7% | 52.9% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 41.3% | 47.1% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 0BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 40.8% | 45.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 31.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 33.7% | 47.4% | 13.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 26.5% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 19% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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 SR4 0BN this area, 29.3% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 29.3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.8% | 16.5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 15.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 94.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 93.9% | 94.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friar Road was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friar Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 453rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Friar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-02-21 | £87,015 |
| 88 Friar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-10-22 | £89,944 |
| 74 Friar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2006-11-06 | £58,374 |
| 47 Friar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2006-05-12 | £79,372 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,076 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 | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,222 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 | 111 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 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hylton Primary Academy Union Street , South Hylton SR4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,093 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 | 1,017 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 1,113 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 | 617 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Training And Education Farm | Page Pastures Farm, Keelmans Lane | 930 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 956 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 956 yd | |
| The Lodge | South East Cemetery Lodge, Chester Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 1,085 yd | |
| Pennywell Comrades Club | Pennywell Comrades Club And Institute, Hylton Bank | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 127 Front Road, Sunderland | 145 yd | |
| Istanbul Pizza | 503 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 594 yd | |
| The Jolly Fryer | 497, Hylton Road | 657 yd | |
| Million Dollar Milkshakes | Unit 15, Pennywell Business Centre | 956 yd | |
| M & J Cafe | Whitehall Cafe, 15 Whitehall Terrace | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havelock Primary School (Closed) Fordfield Road | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Ford Community Sports Hub ESTUARY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 156.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.