Chester Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7JA is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7HR, SR4 7HZ, SR4 7JD, SR4 7JS, SR4 7TX, SR4 7HS, SR4 7HU, SR4 7TU, SR4 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 40% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 22.7% | 22.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 26% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 11.5% | 30.3% | 18.8% | 1.1% | 29.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.8% | 58.9% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 83.9% | 78.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 78.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 31% | 6.5% | 24.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 413th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-30 | £302,259 |
| 185 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2022-01-10 | £180,660 |
| 185 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-26 | £150,305 |
| 173 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-08-11 | £116,904 |
| 179A Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-09-11 | £157,213 |
SR4 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7JA 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,612 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 | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 | 1,134 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 | 2,197 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe 207 | 207 Chester Road, Sunderland | 111 yd | |
| Zachos | Ground Floor Rear, 209 Chester Road | 131 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 141 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 230 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cafeteria | Sunderland Royal Hospital, Chester Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 50 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 185 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 523 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 88, Chester Road | 631 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Takeaway | 179 Chester Road, Sunderland | 1 yd | |
| Naz's Grill | 169 Chester Road, Sunderland | 30 yd | |
| Subway | 232, Chester Road | 43 yd | |
| Lebaneat Express | 216 Chester Road, Sunderland | 111 yd | |
| McCoys Bakery And Deli | 155, Chester Road | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 282 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 53 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 377 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sunderland) SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,010 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.