Prescot Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 0ES 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 Prescot Road, Sunderland, SR4 0ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 0ER, SR4 0HD, SR4 0HE, SR4 0EU, SR4 0EZ, SR4 0EX, SR4 0EY, SR4 0HF, SR4 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 0ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 54.6% | 49.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 0ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 44.2% | 52.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 34% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 50% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 0ES this area, 33.7% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 33.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 10.6% | -12.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 14.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prescot Road was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prescot Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 145th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Prescot Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-10-08 | £129,317 |
| 5 Prescot Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-09-08 | £101,849 |
| 2 Prescot Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-10 | £162,283 |
| 38 Prescot Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2016-01-29 | £155,104 |
| 17 Prescot Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-10-20 | £124,826 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry View Junior School St Luke's Road , SR4 0HB | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry View Infant School St Luke's Road , SR4 0HB | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry View Primary School St Luke's Road , SR4 0HB | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Fordfield Road , SR4 0DA | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell School Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Cartwright Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3DX | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 226 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View School St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | - not rated | 226 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside , SR4 8PG | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 372 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 701 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 701 yd | |
| The Village Pantry | B, 15 | 788 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Comrades Club | Pennywell Comrades Club And Institute, Hylton Bank | 502 yd | |
| The Jolly Potter | Railway Terrace, Sunderland | 781 yd | |
| S Hylton Working Mens Club | South Hylton Workingmens Cluband Inst., High Street | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Pizza | 503 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 322 yd | |
| The Jolly Fryer | 497, Hylton Road | 327 yd | |
| Million Dollar Milkshakes | Unit 15, Pennywell Business Centre | 701 yd | |
| Lucky Star | Flat A, 11 | 746 yd | |
| Pizza Caldo | 15A Railway Terrace, South Hylton | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 902 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Community Sports Hub ESTUARY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 427 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Havelock Primary School (Closed) Fordfield Road | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| South Hylton Primary School UNION STREET | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Academy 360 PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Pennywell School (Closed) Portsmouth Road | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.