Rutland Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 6JG 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 Rutland Street, Sunderland, SR4 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6HX, SR4 6JH, SR4 7UZ, SR4 6JQ, SR4 6HU, SR4 6JJ, SR4 7XA, SR4 6HS, SR4 6JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 6JG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50% | 47.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 6JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 46.3% | 57.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 27.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 52.5% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 16.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 50.6% | 21.7% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 17.3% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 64.3% | 47.7% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 50% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 50% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 20.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 26.9% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 49.9% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 34.5% | 31.5% | 1.9% | 32.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.8% | 76.7% | -29.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 14.8% | 0.3% | 14.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Street was 279.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 75th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2011-06-24 | £104,907 |
| 25 Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2008-10-31 | £135,343 |
| 19 Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2008-06-04 | £126,182 |
| 21 Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2007-11-02 | £133,642 |
| 25 Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2005-12-19 | £145,025 |
SR4 6JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SR4 6JG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 77 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,139 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 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,902 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 | 1,701 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 | 2,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 1,322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 214 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 222 yd | |
| Meat U There | Meat You There, 5A Peacock Street West | 309 yd | |
| Miraflores Cafe | 12A Ford Terrace, Sunderland | 386 yd | |
| All Seasons Tea Rooms | 24, Kayll Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 34 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 215 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 542 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 542 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Two Twenty | 220 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 82 yd | |
| Hylton Fry Inn | 213 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 109 yd | |
| Hylton Chop Suey House | 229 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 118 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 131 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 412 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 495 yd | |
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 981 yd | |
| Iceland | Pallion Retail Park, 3 | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 598 yd | |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 671 yd | |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Sunderland Indoor Arena (Closed) Pallion Trading Estate | artificial grass pitch | 984 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.