Hurstwood Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7LE 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 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7LR, SR4 7LP, SR4 7LT, SR4 7ND, SR4 7NU, SR4 7LB, SR4 7LU, SR2 7NJ, SR4 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 7LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 51% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 21.7% | 19.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 11.6% | 24.2% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 23.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.2% | 71.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 91% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 91% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurstwood Road was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hurstwood Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 376th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2025-01-24 | £122,215 |
| 30 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £144,995 | 2024-08-30 | £157,724 |
| 36 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £123,200 | 2024-02-09 | £136,355 |
| 32 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-03-08 | £163,333 |
| 30 Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-01-14 | £102,667 |
SR4 7LE 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,910 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 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Avenue Primary School Hurstwood Road , SR4 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 894 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 | 2,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 574 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 433 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 438 yd | |
| CoffeeStop@thecoachhouse | Barnes Park Coach House, Barnes Park Road | 538 yd | |
| Caffe 207 | 207 Chester Road, Sunderland | 548 yd | |
| Zachos | Ground Floor Rear, 209 Chester Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 498 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 534 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Barnes Park | Barnes Hotel, Durham Road | 610 yd | |
| Sunderland Drama Club | Royalty Theatre Flat, 25 | 613 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 88, Chester Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Pizza | Aylaz, 28A Beachville Street | 190 yd | |
| Bite Blitz | 28A Beachville Street, Sunderland | 190 yd | |
| Subway | Esso Service Station, Dunelm South | 422 yd | |
| Peri Kababish | 147A Chester Road, Sunderland | 435 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 131, Chester Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 500 yd | |
| Thornhill School THORNHOLME ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Girls Academy THORNHILL TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Argyle House School 19-20 19-20 THORNHILL PARK | 672 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 738 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sunderland) SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 950 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.