Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7XT 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 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6EP, SR4 6EW, SR4 7XS, SR4 7XU, SR4 6EU, SR4 6EN, SR4 7UJ, SR4 6EF, SR4 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7XT is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 46.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR4 7XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.6% | 45.7% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 29.6% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 37.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 20.8% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 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.
In the area around SR4 7XT this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 34.8% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 8.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 13.9% | -5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 23.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.2% | 76% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 86.9% | 75.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 74.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylton Road was 563.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.6% higher than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hylton Road has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 21st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-19 | £119,595 |
| 130 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-14 | £102,259 |
| 138 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2022-04-07 | £74,204 |
| 122 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2018-10-18 | £129,336 |
| 138 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-09-26 | £57,549 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR4 7XT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,906 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 | 1,813 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 | 2,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,941 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 | 914 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbles | 118-120, Hylton Road | 80 yd | |
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 234 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 247 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 594 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 98 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 98 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 134 yd | |
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 266 yd | |
| Oddies Bar | Oddies, 58 | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Pizza | 136, Hylton Road | 5 yd | |
| Hylton Pizza | 159 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 191 yd | |
| Chi Chop Suey House | 90, Hylton Road | 228 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 294 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 406 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 665 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 79 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 632 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 927 yd | |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,061 yd |
| Sunderland Football Club Academy (Closed) Crowtree Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.