Ailesbury Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 6EW 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 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, SR4 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6EU, SR4 6EP, SR4 7XT, SR4 6ES, SR4 7XU, SR4 6EX, SR4 6EL, SR4 6EY, SR4 6EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 6EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 45.5% | 49.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 30.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.3% | 39.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.3% | 21.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 13.3% | 6.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 12% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.2% | 83.3% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 84.9% | 79% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 79.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 7.3% | 0.2% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ailesbury Street was 209.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% higher than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ailesbury Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 97th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2025-11-28 | £77,785 |
| 18 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2025-02-10 | £41,842 |
| 16 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-10-31 | £65,010 |
| 18 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2024-08-28 | £40,146 |
| 14 Ailesbury Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2021-03-26 | £55,725 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,009 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 Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | - not rated | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,244 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 877 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 132 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 212 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 227 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 651 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 153 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 153 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 189 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 253 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Pizza | 136, Hylton Road | 78 yd | |
| Hylton Pizza | 159 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 183 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 278 yd | |
| Chi Chop Suey House | 90, Hylton Road | 287 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 438 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 706 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 671 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 936 yd | |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.