Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 7XU 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 7XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 6EU, SR4 6EX, SR4 7UJ, SR4 7YF, SR4 6EW, SR4 7XT, SR4 6HD, SR4 7YA, SR4 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 7XU is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 35.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) 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 | 41.6% | 38.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 20.6% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 21.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 17.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.9% | 87.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.4% | 86.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 86.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylton Road was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Millfield and the 352nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2011-12-02 | £63,219 |
| 164 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2003-12-19 | £37,446 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,228 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,809 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 | 1,750 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 | 2,526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 994 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Coffee | Hall, City Life Church | 127 yd | |
| Avenues Cafe | 186 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 139 yd | |
| Tumbles | 118-120, Hylton Road | 188 yd | |
| Shahi Chai | 121 Chester Road, Sunderland | 561 yd | |
| Chesters Lounge Indians | 141 Chester Road, Sunderland | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Pond | Willow Pond Inn, 173 | 159 yd | |
| Cheema's American Pool And Snooker | Cheema American Pool And Snooker Hall, Hylton Road | 205 yd | |
| West End Conservative Club | 110, Hylton Road | 205 yd | |
| Get Stuffed @railwaytaven | 1 Westbury Street, Sunderland | 240 yd | |
| Sir John Short Raob Club | Sir John Short R A O B Club, Wilson Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Pizza | 159 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 84 yd | |
| Ravenna Pizza | 136, Hylton Road | 112 yd | |
| Mr Wrapz | 179 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 186 yd | |
| Manhattan Grill House | 199 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 259 yd | |
| Deli Two Twenty | 220 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Saint Marks Road North | 334 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 772 yd | |
| Herons Foods | 38 Saint Lukes Terrace, Sunderland | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 165-167 165-167 Hylton Road | health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) 118-120 118-120 HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| West Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHESTER ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Mayfair Health Club MAYFAIR BUILDINGS MAYFAIR BUILDINGS DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| St Gabriels Church & Community Centre ST. GABRIELS AVENUE | 832 yd | |
| University Of Sunderland Centre For Sport And Recreation (Closed) Chester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| University Of Sunderland City Space CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.