Nookside is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 8PJ 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 Nookside, Sunderland, SR4 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 8NS, SR4 8BB, SR4 8NT, SR4 8NR, SR4 8PL, SR4 8NW, SR4 8NP, SR4 8BA, SR4 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 8PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.7% | 27.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (67.7%) 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 | 37.3% | 36.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 21.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 23.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 24.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nookside was 497.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 426.1% higher than the Pallion average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Nookside has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Pallion and the 27th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Nookside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2022-11-08 | £169,121 |
| 39 Nookside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-10-05 | £185,029 |
| 55 Nookside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-04-21 | £183,426 |
| 45 Nookside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,450 | 2013-10-04 | £221,726 |
| 51 Nookside, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-12-17 | £247,441 |
SR4 8PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 863 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 | 3,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,054 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 | 322 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 | 396 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 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Academy Fordfield Road , Ford Estate SR4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | 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 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,737 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 | 270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 752 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 | 907 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 139 yd | |
| The Snack Shack | 98A The Broadway, Grindon | 150 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 619 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 703 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Tandoori | 96 The Broadway, Grindon | 155 yd | |
| The Broadway Wok | 93, 91 | 174 yd | |
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 529 yd | |
| Chom Chom Spice | Unit 15, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 606 yd | |
| Good Taste | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, Unit 16 | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 27, Broadstairs Court | 139 yd | |
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 639 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 458 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| The New Bridge Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Swindon Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 827 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 | 840 yd |
| Academy 360 PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Pennywell School (Closed) Portsmouth Road | grass pitches | 906 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.