Franklin Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 6EX 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 Franklin Street, Sunderland, SR4 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6HD, SR4 6EU, SR4 7XU, SR4 6EW, SR4 6HE, SR4 6HH, SR4 7YA, SR4 7YF, SR4 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 6EX is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 35.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 38.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 20.6% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 21.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 17.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.9% | 87.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.4% | 86.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 86.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklin Street was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franklin Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 352nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Franklin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-26 | £68,551 |
| 34 Franklin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2023-11-17 | £70,904 |
| 42 Franklin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-24 | £106,224 |
| 7 Franklin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-05-12 | £98,933 |
| 24 Franklin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-11-28 | £77,489 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,281 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 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,885 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 | 1,810 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 | 2,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,794 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 | 1,081 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 123 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 137 yd | |
| Tumbles | 118-120, Hylton Road | 241 yd | |
| Meat U There | Meat You There, 5A Peacock Street West | 595 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 169 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 256 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 262 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 262 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Pizza | 159 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 122 yd | |
| Ravenna Pizza | 136, Hylton Road | 173 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 187 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 242 yd | |
| Deli Two Twenty | 220 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 399 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 687 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 820 yd | |
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 1,078 yd | |
| Iceland | Pallion Retail Park, 3 | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 633 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 856 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.