The Westlands is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7RL 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 The Westlands, Sunderland, SR4 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7RT, SR4 7RN, SR4 7TD, SR4 7RH, SR4 7RU, SR4 7SZ, SR4 7RJ, SR4 7RX, SR4 7TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47.9% | 52.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 46.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 41.4% | 42.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 19.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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% | 14.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 91.9% | 91.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 91.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Westlands was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Westlands has the 12th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Westlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-31 | £409,268 |
| 4 The Westlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £214,950 | 2024-04-26 | £241,791 |
| 4 The Westlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-03-26 | £215,241 |
| 6 The Westlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-06-29 | £250,121 |
| 3 The Westlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-05-19 | £254,736 |
SR4 7RL 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,868 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 | 3,050 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 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,404 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 | 961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 2,995 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 | 1,826 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,283 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman School Meadowside , SR2 7QN | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| School Returners/Young Mums Provision Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy) , Ashbrooke SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetcare | Saint Gabriels Church, Saint Gabriels Avenue | 175 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cafeteria | Sunderland Royal Hospital, Chester Road | 184 yd | |
| Crazy Chops Bistro | 79 Ewesley Road, Sunderland | 291 yd | |
| WRVS - Main Shop, Main Concourse | Nurses Training School, Kayll Road | 327 yd | |
| Zachos | Ground Floor Rear, 209 Chester Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 518 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 647 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 797 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 799 yd | |
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Garden | 61, Queens Crescent | 384 yd | |
| China Diner | 10, Whitehall Terrace | 473 yd | |
| Caesar Takeaway | 179 Chester Road, Sunderland | 476 yd | |
| M & J Cafe | Whitehall Cafe, 15 Whitehall Terrace | 498 yd | |
| Naz's Grill | 169 Chester Road, Sunderland | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 659 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 114 yd | |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 520 yd | |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sunderland) SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| Richard Avenue Primary School RICHARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Sunderland College (Bede Campus) BEDE CENTRE BEDE CENTRE DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 310.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.