Wilson Street North is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 1BB is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilson Street North, Sunderland, SR5 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 1BT, SR5 1AB, SR6 0AW, SR5 1AH, SR6 0AY, SR5 1AT, SR6 0AA, SR5 1BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 1BB is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 41.3% | 44.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 58.7% | 55.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 SR5 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 69.2% | 66.3% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 26.3% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 55.2% | 57.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around SR5 1BB this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22.2% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 47.1% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 23.9% | 7.4% | -16.5% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 1.5% | -7.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 19.6% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.8% | 56.4% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 33.2% | 12.9% | -20.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 21.8% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 19.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.1% | 49% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 32.9% | 7.4% | -25.5% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 1.9% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 16.7% | 0.3% | 16.4% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Street North was 342.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.6% higher than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilson Street North has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 48th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Wilson Street North, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-04 | £155,061 |
| 28 Wilson Street North, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2013-09-27 | £83,631 |
| 26 Wilson Street North, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2006-06-14 | £88,007 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR5 1BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,997 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 | 2,828 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 | 3,932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 515 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 946 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarantino's | 4 North Bridge Street, Sunderland | 327 yd | |
| La Cozza | Monsoon Kitchen, 1 North Bridge Street | 333 yd | |
| Sunderland AFC Events | Stadium Of Light Admin Building Stadium Park, Vaux Brewery Way | 374 yd | |
| Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering) | Stadium Of Light Admin Building Stadium Park, Vaux Brewery Way | 374 yd | |
| Stagecoach Staff Canteen | Stagecoach Busways, Wheatsheaf Depot | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Society | 35 North Bridge Street, Sunderland | 232 yd | |
| The Victory | 39, North Bridge Street | 285 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 207 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 425 yd | |
| Colliery Tavern | 12, Southwick Road | 499 yd | |
| Keel Tavern | Unit 2 Holiday Inn, Keel Square | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dip It & Lick It | 19 North Bridge Street, Sunderland | 220 yd | |
| Crispy Fried Chicken | 19 North Bridge Street, Sunderland | 220 yd | |
| Saints & Sinners | Saints And Sinners, 12 North Bridge Street | 238 yd | |
| Berto's | 19, North Bridge Street | 238 yd | |
| Nice Curry | 1 Dundas Street, Sunderland | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 85, 75 | 542 yd | |
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 631 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Trimdon Street, Sunderland | 651 yd | |
| Iceland | A 6 B, 6 | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Fc (Stadium Of Light) STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK VAUX BREWERY WAY | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Sunderland Aquatic Centre VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Olympia Fitness & Beauty Centre 56A 56A HIGH STREET WEST | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Beacon Of Light BEACON OF LIGHT BEACON OF LIGHT VAUX BREWERY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 587 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sunderland) SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK NEWCASTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Fit Body Fit Mind (Closed) High Street West | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Crowtree Leisure Centre (Closed) Crowtree Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| O'Briens Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite | 809 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.