Chester Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7RS is located in the Pallion 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 Road, Sunderland, SR4 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7RR, SR4 7RP, SR4 7SD, SR4 7SB, SR4 8PZ, SR4 7SA, SR4 7RW, SR4 8PY, SR4 7RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54% | 53.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46% | 46.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 30.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 45.1% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 43.5% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.8% | 21.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 5.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 20.5% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.7% | 98.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chester Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 29th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wearmouth Cooperative Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-12-24 | £94,791 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
SR4 7RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in SR4 7RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant School Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | 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 | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,195 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 | 1,464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ks1 Pupil Referral Unit Portland Road , SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge | South East Cemetery Lodge, Chester Road | 24 yd | |
| Streetcare | Saint Gabriels Church, Saint Gabriels Avenue | 449 yd | |
| Crazy Chops Bistro | 79 Ewesley Road, Sunderland | 516 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cafeteria | Sunderland Royal Hospital, Chester Road | 539 yd | |
| WRVS - Main Shop, Main Concourse | Nurses Training School, Kayll Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 699 yd | |
| Sunderland West Community Centre Social Club. | West Community Centre, Chester Road | 883 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 1,011 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & J Cafe | Whitehall Cafe, 15 Whitehall Terrace | 563 yd | |
| China Diner | 10, Whitehall Terrace | 600 yd | |
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 655 yd | |
| The Fountain Garden | 61, Queens Crescent | 662 yd | |
| Caesar Takeaway | 179 Chester Road, Sunderland | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 472 yd | |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sunderland) SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 882 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 885 yd | |
| Sunderland College (Bede Campus) BEDE CENTRE BEDE CENTRE DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.