Holylake Square is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 8DB 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 Holylake Square, Sunderland, SR4 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 8BZ, SR4 8DD, SR4 8DA, SR4 8BY, SR4 8BX, SR4 8BN, SR4 8AR, SR4 8DF, SR4 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR4 8DB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 55.6% | 57.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 42.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 45.5% | 55.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 29.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8DB this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 28.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.9% | 12.9% | -13.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holylake Square was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holylake Square has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 369th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Holylake Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-10-13 | £73,661 |
| 22 Holylake Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-05 | £118,836 |
| 17 Holylake Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2016-10-14 | £104,100 |
| 17 Holylake Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2011-04-21 | £101,725 |
| 2 Holylake Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2006-11-23 | £106,185 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,633 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 | 637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 28, Broadstairs Court | 649 yd | |
| The Snack Shack | 98A The Broadway, Grindon | 681 yd | |
| The Lodge | South East Cemetery Lodge, Chester Road | 758 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 856 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 434 yd | |
| King Cod | 127 Front Road, Sunderland | 509 yd | |
| Grindon Tandoori | 96 The Broadway, Grindon | 690 yd | |
| The Broadway Wok | 93, 91 | 710 yd | |
| Istanbul Pizza | 503 Hylton Road, Sunderland | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 27, Broadstairs Court | 649 yd | |
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 920 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Havelock Primary School (Closed) Fordfield Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Highfield Community Primary School FORDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Hylton Road Pitches FARADAY GROVE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 995 yd | |
| Lambton Street Youth And Community Hub FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.