Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7BB 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 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7BH, SR4 7AB, SR4 6BG, SR4 6AU, SR4 6BQ, SR4 7AZ, SR4 7BG, SR4 6BH, SR4 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 7BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 35.4% | 44.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 31.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (68.9%) 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 | 34.1% | 39.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 29% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around SR4 7BB this area, 32.2% 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 | 41.5% | 32.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 25.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94% | 81.2% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 93.2% | 79.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 79.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 10.5% | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylton Road was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylton Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hendon and the 305th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Room 16C, 68 - 84 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £10,500 | 2025-09-17 | £10,667 |
| 94 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-30 | £156,588 |
| 94 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-08-13 | £65,112 |
| Study Room 16C, 68 - 84 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2024-06-18 | £2,607 |
| 88 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-12-19 | £182,319 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR4 7BB 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,718 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 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,287 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 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | - not rated | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 853 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 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willowbank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,049 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 | 2,950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,341 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 | 581 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School Returners/Young Mums Provision Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 177 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 474 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 485 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 640 yd | |
| Saba Maison De Luxe | 38, Low Row | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddies Bar | Oddies, 58 | 111 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 121 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 156 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 156 yd | |
| Heppies | North Hylton Road, Sunderland | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Chop Suey House | 90, Hylton Road | 23 yd | |
| Ameeras | 61 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 124 yd | |
| Forhan's | 61 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 124 yd | |
| The Orange Leaf | Orange Leaf, 51 | 163 yd | |
| I Fry | 35 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 435 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 555 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 924 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 743 yd | |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.