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 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Street West has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 286th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 | £85,438 |
| 27 Chester Street West, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,200 | 2005-03-09 | £116,286 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,938 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 School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | - not rated | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 649 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 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,929 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 | 2,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,912 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 | 851 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Returners/Young Mums Provision Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.