Gravesend Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR4 9RB is located in the Sandhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gravesend Road, Sunderland, SR4 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR4 9RD, SR4 9RF, SR4 9RZ, SR4 9SQ, SR4 9RL, SR4 9RJ, SR4 9RA, SR4 9RH, SR4 9RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR4 9RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 37.3% | 50.4% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 31.5% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 49.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 27.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 25.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.1% | 94.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravesend Road was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the St Anne's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gravesend Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Anne's and the 437th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Gravesend Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-03-27 | £102,280 |
| 63 Gravesend Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2025-03-26 | £97,361 |
| 63 Gravesend Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-27 | £90,501 |
| 77 Gravesend Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-06-27 | £102,495 |
| 71 Gravesend Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-04-22 | £103,129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,709 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 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,497 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,021 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 | 2,621 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 | 1,304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 3,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Broadway Club | Grindon Broadway Social Club, Gregory Road | 300 yd | |
| Hastings Hill | The Hastings Hill, Sevenoaks Drive | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 197, Gleneagles Road | 186 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 1 Gerrard Road, Sunderland | 440 yd | |
| Grindon Dragon | 9 Galashiels Road, Sunderland | 636 yd | |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop | 1 Thorndale Road, Sunderland | 998 yd | |
| Thorndale Tandoori | Thorndale Tandoori, 20 Thorndale Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Park Extension A T C HQ A T C HQ TAY ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Thorndale Road THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Grindon Young Peoples Centre GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON BOYS CLUB GRINDON LANE | 887 yd | |
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GRINDON LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 1,029 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 | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.