St Lukes Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 0HE 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 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, SR4 0HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 0EU, SR4 0ES, SR4 0HF, SR4 0ER, SR4 0HD, SR4 0HH, SR4 0HJ, SR4 0EX, SR4 0LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 0HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 47.4% | 58.5% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 25% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.5% | 43.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 0HE 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 10.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 28.9% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -23.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Lukes Road was 131.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Lukes Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 274th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-05-26 | £145,090 |
| 522 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-05-09 | £91,316 |
| 520 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2017-11-10 | £68,020 |
| 522 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2012-06-08 | £97,350 |
| 504 St Lukes Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2006-12-14 | £95,271 |
SR4 0HE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 595 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 | 2,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hylton Primary Academy Union Street , South Hylton SR4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castletown Primary School Grange Road , Castletown SR5 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,691 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 | 1out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 982 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 | 371 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,734 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 | 431 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 609 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 609 yd | |
| The Village Pantry | B, 15 | 721 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Comrades Club | Pennywell Comrades Club And Institute, Hylton Bank | 377 yd | |
| The Jolly Potter | Railway Terrace, Sunderland | 718 yd | |
| S Hylton Working Mens Club | South Hylton Workingmens Cluband Inst., High Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fryer | 497, Hylton Road | 275 yd | |
| Istanbul Pizza | 503 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 295 yd | |
| Million Dollar Milkshakes | Unit 15, Pennywell Business Centre | 609 yd | |
| Lucky Star | Flat A, 11 | 673 yd | |
| Pizza Caldo | 15A Railway Terrace, South Hylton | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 807 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Ford Community Sports Hub ESTUARY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| South Hylton Primary School UNION STREET | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Havelock Primary School (Closed) Fordfield Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Academy 360 PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Pennywell School (Closed) Portsmouth Road | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| South Hylton GREENBANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 909 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 | 190.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.