Wavendon Crescent is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 8LW is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, SR4 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 8LN, SR4 8QR, SR4 8NQ, SR4 8RH, SR4 8RQ, SR4 8NF, SR4 8NG, SR4 8RE, SR4 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 8LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR4 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 26.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 58.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.3% | 42.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 16.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 28.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wavendon Crescent was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wavendon Crescent has the 26th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2025-03-27 | £207,970 |
| 30 Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-04-30 | £192,876 |
| 30A Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £505,185 | 2019-03-31 | £601,581 |
| 30 Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2018-10-30 | £176,134 |
| 17 Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-08-09 | £178,139 |
SR4 8LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in SR4 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,355 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 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,869 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 | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Junior School Mount Road , SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road , Barnes SR4 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 1,214 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 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,986 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 | 561 yd | |
| The Lodge | South East Cemetery Lodge, Chester Road | 643 yd | |
| The Snack Shack | 98A The Broadway, Grindon | 685 yd | |
| Crazy Chops Bistro | 79 Ewesley Road, Sunderland | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 59 yd | |
| Grindon Tandoori | 96 The Broadway, Grindon | 680 yd | |
| The Broadway Wok | 93, 91 | 688 yd | |
| Simons | 52, Sunningdale Road | 824 yd | |
| Nawaab | 52, Ettrick Grove | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 27, Broadstairs Court | 561 yd | |
| Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| The New Bridge Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Swindon Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 931 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 | 945 yd |
| Sunderland College (Bede Campus) BEDE CENTRE BEDE CENTRE DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.