Ford Terrace is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 6LT is located in the Pallion electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ford Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6LR, SR4 6LU, SR4 6LX, SR4 6LY, SR4 6LP, SR4 6LZ, SR4 6UR, SR4 6NA, SR4 6UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 6LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 32.1% | 38.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 40.6% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) 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 | 32.9% | 36.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 18.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around SR4 6LT this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 32.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 27.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82% | 73.7% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 82.7% | 72.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 20.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 73.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.1% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 0.5% | -9.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Terrace was 152.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% higher than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ford Terrace has the 13th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 162nd highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ford Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-21 | £123,101 |
| 8 Ford Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-27 | £151,551 |
| 2 Ford Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2018-11-30 | £97,872 |
| 4 Ford Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-03-29 | £93,717 |
| 1 Ford Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-11-20 | £93,966 |
SR4 6LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,768 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 | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,519 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 | 1,932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraflores Cafe | 12A Ford Terrace, Sunderland | 34 yd | |
| Meat U There | Meat You There, 5A Peacock Street West | 93 yd | |
| All Seasons Tea Rooms | 24, Kayll Road | 228 yd | |
| WRVS - Main Shop, Main Concourse | Nurses Training School, Kayll Road | 361 yd | |
| Smugglers Coffee | Smugglers Coffee Co, 25 Saint Lukes Terrace | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 415 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 574 yd | |
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 753 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 797 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Pallion New Road, Sunderland | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Diner | 10, Whitehall Terrace | 174 yd | |
| M & J Cafe | Whitehall Cafe, 15 Whitehall Terrace | 217 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Go | 62 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 286 yd | |
| Murtha's | 70, Saint Lukes Terrace | 318 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 56, Saint Lukes Terrace | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 439 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 668 yd | |
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 968 yd | |
| Iceland | Pallion Retail Park, 3 | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 583 yd | |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 752 yd | |
| Sunderland Indoor Arena (Closed) Pallion Trading Estate | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.