Stirling Close is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 8RT 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 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stirling Close, Sunderland, SR4 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 8RW, SR4 8RS, SR4 8RP, SR4 8RJ, SR3 4EB, SR4 8RL, SR4 8HR, SR4 8HP, SR4 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR4 8RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 33.2% | 31.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 58.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.2% | 64.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8RT this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 6.7% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25% | 17.6% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 42.3% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.6% | 6.0% | -5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Close was 246.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.8% higher than the St Anne's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stirling Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Anne's and the 97th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 566.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stirling Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £6,489 | 2022-11-18 | £6,451 |
| 14 Stirling Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-10 | £301,177 |
| 14 Stirling Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £6,346 | 2022-06-10 | £6,468 |
| 19 Stirling Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-09-07 | £313,776 |
| 1 Stirling Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2021-05-21 | £333,491 |
SR4 8RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SR4 8RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,683 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 | 3,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | 4out of 4 | 20 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hylton Road , Pennywell SR4 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 620 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,496 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 | 253 yd | |
| The Snack Shack | 98A The Broadway, Grindon | 347 yd | |
| Shake It Cake It | Unit 3, Pennywell Shopping Centre | 896 yd | |
| The Protein Bar | Unit 13, Pennywell Business Centre | 1,021 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Unit 11, Pennywell Business Centre | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavendon | Wavendon Crescent, Sunderland | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Wok | 93, 91 | 310 yd | |
| Grindon Tandoori | 96 The Broadway, Grindon | 328 yd | |
| Simons | 52, Sunningdale Road | 455 yd | |
| Grindon Dragon | 9 Galashiels Road, Sunderland | 533 yd | |
| Maxims | 30, 29 | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 27, Broadstairs Court | 253 yd | |
| Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland | 856 yd | |
| Asda | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 2, Portsmouth Road | 898 yd | |
| Iceland | Pennywell Shopping Centre Unit 1A, Portsmouth Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Broadway Junior School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 355 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 | 448 yd |
| The New Bridge Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Swindon Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALESWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Pennywell Community Centre PORTSMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Thorney Close Primary School TORQUAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Thorndale Road THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.