Sydenham Terrace is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7JQ is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7RE, SR4 7JT, SR4 7PJ, SR4 7TS, SR4 7JH, SR4 7PP, SR4 7RD, SR4 7RG, SR4 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 7JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 31.4% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 16.1% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 36.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 78.8% | 75.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 85.6% | 81.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 82% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydenham Terrace was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydenham Terrace has the 12th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 161st highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-05-28 | £165,800 |
| 34 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-10 | £135,544 |
| 61 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-01 | £124,274 |
| 44 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-10-28 | £132,770 |
| 42 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2020-10-02 | £112,126 |
SR4 7JQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,832 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 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Infant School Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,788 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 | 2,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 881 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | - not rated | 881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Returners/Young Mums Provision Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy) , Ashbrooke SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Chops Bistro | 79 Ewesley Road, Sunderland | 167 yd | |
| Zachos | Ground Floor Rear, 209 Chester Road | 268 yd | |
| Caffe 207 | 207 Chester Road, Sunderland | 281 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cafeteria | Sunderland Royal Hospital, Chester Road | 304 yd | |
| Streetcare | Saint Gabriels Church, Saint Gabriels Avenue | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 383 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 514 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Barnes Park | Barnes Hotel, Durham Road | 800 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 824 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Garden | 61, Queens Crescent | 92 yd | |
| Caesar Takeaway | 179 Chester Road, Sunderland | 334 yd | |
| Naz's Grill | 169 Chester Road, Sunderland | 347 yd | |
| Subway | 232, Chester Road | 376 yd | |
| McCoys Bakery And Deli | 155, Chester Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 298 yd | |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 387 yd | |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sunderland) SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 693 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Sunderland College (Bede Campus) BEDE CENTRE BEDE CENTRE DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.