Westbury Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 6EF is located in the Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westbury Street, Sunderland, SR4 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6EN, SR4 6BH, SR4 7XS, SR4 6EL, SR4 6BJ, SR4 6BQ, SR4 6BL, SR4 6EP, SR4 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 6EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 66.3% | 47% | -19.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 36.8% | 13.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 25.4% | 8.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.7% | 13.5% | -21.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 25.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 80.4% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 82.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 82.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbury Street was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westbury Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 369th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Westbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-08-02 | £65,583 |
| Six & A Half Westbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-23 | £117,567 |
| 25 Westbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-02-16 | £83,366 |
| 35 Westbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,500 | 2022-11-18 | £61,685 |
| 15 Westbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-10-28 | £86,920 |
SR4 6EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 1,957 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 | 2,786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 866 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbles | 118-120, Hylton Road | 95 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 386 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 400 yd | |
| Webster's Ropery | Websters Ropery, Deptford Terrace | 720 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 94 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 94 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 95 yd | |
| Oddies Bar | Oddies, 58 | 281 yd | |
| Lansdowne | The Lansdowne 32/33, Deptford Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Pizza | 136, Hylton Road | 157 yd | |
| Chi Chop Suey House | 90, Hylton Road | 163 yd | |
| Ameeras | 61 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 301 yd | |
| Forhan's | 61 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 301 yd | |
| Deptford Chinese Takeaway | Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway, 21 | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 532 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 563 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 934 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 782 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,009 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.