William Street is in South Hylton, Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 0LX is located in the St Anne's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 0NN, SR4 0LU, SR4 0PQ, SR4 0RJ, SR4 0PS, SR4 0NP, SR4 0NE, SR4 0LY, SR4 0LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 0LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 30.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 55.1% | 48.7% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 12.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 22.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 97.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 301st lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 William Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-07-18 | £144,870 |
| 4 William Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-06-13 | £126,000 |
| 1 William Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2012-10-19 | £133,139 |
| 4 William Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,950 | 2000-07-14 | £161,349 |
SR4 0LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 927 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 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hylton Primary Academy Union Street , South Hylton SR4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 278 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 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castletown Primary School Grange Road , Castletown SR5 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 4,385 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 | 3,454 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Pantry | B, 15 | 263 yd | |
| South Hylton Tansy Centre | The Tansy Community Centre, Church Street | 331 yd | |
| Sunderland Training And Education Farm | Page Pastures Farm, Keelmans Lane | 887 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 1,083 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Potter | Railway Terrace, Sunderland | 290 yd | |
| S Hylton Working Mens Club | South Hylton Workingmens Cluband Inst., High Street | 306 yd | |
| Shipwrights | The Shipwrights, Ferryboat Lane | 428 yd | |
| Pennywell Comrades Club | Pennywell Comrades Club And Institute, Hylton Bank | 595 yd | |
| The Wessington | 1 Hylton Grange, Sunderland | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Caldo | 15A Railway Terrace, South Hylton | 257 yd | |
| Lucky Star | Flat A, 11 | 257 yd | |
| Royal Pizza | 609 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 792 yd | |
| The Jolly Fryer | 497, Hylton Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Million Dollar Milkshakes | Unit 15, Pennywell Business Centre | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hylton Primary School UNION STREET | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| South Hylton GREENBANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Pennywell School (Closed) Portsmouth Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Academy 360 PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.