Hollinside Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 8BB is located in the St Anne's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollinside Road, Sunderland, SR4 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 8PJ, SR4 8PL, SR4 8BA, SR4 8NS, SR4 8BQ, SR4 8NT, SR4 8BD, SR4 8NN, SR4 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 8BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 55.3% | 53.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 41.4% | 48.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 25.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 47.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 27% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 12.5% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 22.9% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| 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 Hollinside Road was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollinside Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 329th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 Hollinside Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-18 | £158,906 |
| 5 Hollinside Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2018-10-12 | £128,818 |
| 1 Hollinside Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2013-11-29 | £192,430 |
| 5 Hollinside Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2009-11-06 | £121,264 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Fordfield Road , SR4 0DA | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell School Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 4,071 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 | 369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside , SR4 8PG | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Shack | 98A The Broadway, Grindon | 201 yd | |
| Costa | 28, Broadstairs Court | 204 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 602 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 672 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Tandoori | 96 The Broadway, Grindon | 211 yd | |
| The Broadway Wok | 93, 91 | 232 yd | |
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 515 yd | |
| Chom Chom Spice | Unit 15, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 598 yd | |
| Good Taste | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, Unit 16 | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 27, Broadstairs Court | 204 yd | |
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 626 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 515 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Academy 360 PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| The New Bridge Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Swindon Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Pennywell School (Closed) Portsmouth Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Sandhill Sports Centre SANDHILL VIEW CENTRE SANDHILL VIEW CENTRE GRINDON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 903 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 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.