Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7UZ is located in the Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 7XA, SR4 6HX, SR4 7YB, SR4 6JH, SR4 6JG, SR4 6HU, SR4 7YE, SR4 7XB, SR4 6HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 7UZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.1% | 36.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 46.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 41.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.7% | 22.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 71.8% | 60.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 73.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 22.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 73.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylton Road was 321.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% higher than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 61st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2004-01-23 | £70,561 |
| 220A Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-12-08 | £93,615 |
| 228 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1997-11-10 | £54,219 |
SR4 7UZ 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 student residents living in SR4 7UZ 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 200 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 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 1,631 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 | 2,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 172 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 183 yd | |
| Meat U There | Meat You There, 5A Peacock Street West | 328 yd | |
| WRVS - Main Shop, Main Concourse | Nurses Training School, Kayll Road | 401 yd | |
| Miraflores Cafe | 12A Ford Terrace, Sunderland | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 93 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 161 yd | |
| Chesters / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | Chester Road, Sunderland | 494 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 515 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Two Twenty | 220 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 1 yd | |
| Hylton Fry Inn | 213 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 27 yd | |
| Hylton Chop Suey House | 229 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 59 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 59 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 329 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 576 yd | |
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 1,064 yd | |
| Iceland | Pallion Retail Park, 3 | 1,064 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 515 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 614 yd | |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Sunderland Indoor Arena (Closed) Pallion Trading Estate | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.