Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7AA 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 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6AB, SR4 7AF, SR4 6AE, SR4 6DU, SR4 7AG, SR4 6AF, SR4 6DT, SR1 3QJ, SR4 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 7AA 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 | 57.4% | 48.7% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 42.6% | 51.3% | 8.7% | 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 7AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 47.9% | 58% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 26.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 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 | 36.9% | 34.9% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 31.3% | 24.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 15.9% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 25.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 84.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.2% | 86.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylton Road was 346.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylton Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 46th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-11 | £80,854 |
| 28 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2024-03-11 | £97,325 |
| 10 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2024-01-30 | £20,466 |
| 26 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-04-18 | £110,981 |
| 32 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-03-23 | £146,067 |
SR4 7AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7AA 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 Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,367 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 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,148 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 | 2,019 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 | 3,096 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,422 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 | 506 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,518 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 | 420 yd | |
| Biscop'S@theminster | Minster Of Saint Michael And All Angels, High Street West | 427 yd | |
| Saba Maison De Luxe | 38, Low Row | 429 yd | |
| Aperitif | 7 High Street West, Sunderland | 452 yd | |
| KOJI | 314 - 315 High Street West, Sunderland | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heppies | North Hylton Road, Sunderland | 14 yd | |
| Oddies Bar | Oddies, 58 | 143 yd | |
| The Isis | 26, Silksworth Row | 145 yd | |
| Museum Vaults | 33 Silksworth Row, Sunderland | 146 yd | |
| Lansdowne | The Lansdowne 32/33, Deptford Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Jollof | 34 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 27 yd | |
| I Fry | 35 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 46 yd | |
| Spice Corner | 10 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 53 yd | |
| The Orange Leaf | Orange Leaf, 51 | 105 yd | |
| Fel Fel | 27, Silksworth Row | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 214 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 684 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 776 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 787 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20,19,Blandford Street, Sunderland | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 622 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 935 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.