Chester Street West is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7DQ 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 Chester Street West, Sunderland, SR4 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7DH, SR4 7DG, SR4 7DA, SR4 7DJ, SR4 7DX, SR4 7DS, SR4 7DN, SR4 7DP, SR4 7UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.9% | 52.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 45% | 44.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 43.2% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 5.4% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 24.4% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 19.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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 | 12.9% | 25.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 24.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.3% | 58.3% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 81.1% | 75.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 15.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 75.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Street West was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Street West has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 311th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Chester Street West, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2023-11-30 | £81,597 |
| 27 Chester Street West, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,200 | 2005-03-09 | £111,059 |
SR4 7DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7DQ 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 948 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,444 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 | 2,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,743 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 | 961 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 263 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 269 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 289 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 296 yd | |
| Caffe 207 | 207 Chester Road, Sunderland | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 164 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 264 yd | |
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 267 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 429 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma Grill | 210 Chester Road, Sunderland | 226 yd | |
| Ardo's Fried Chicken | 194 - 196 Chester Road, Sunderland | 239 yd | |
| So Wok Noodle Bar And Bistro | 194 - 196 Chester Road, Sunderland | 239 yd | |
| Lebaneat Express | 216 Chester Road, Sunderland | 249 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 131, Chester Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 66 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 921 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 263 yd | |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 605 yd | |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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.