Eglinton Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 1DX is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eglinton Street, Sunderland, SR5 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 1DY, SR5 1LW, SR5 1JF, SR5 1LN, SR5 1ED, SR5 1ET, SR5 1EW, SR5 1LG, SR5 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 1DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 52.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 41% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 36.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 40.1% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 27.9% | 15.1% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 14.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 28% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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 | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eglinton Street was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eglinton Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 456th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Eglinton Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-19 | £178,069 |
| 112 Eglinton Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-05 | £177,572 |
| 116 Eglinton Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2016-08-26 | £152,871 |
| 112 Eglinton Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1995-06-27 | £160,733 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Junior School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,169 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazzys | Jazzy's, 97 - 99 Newcastle Road | 177 yd | |
| Yard 9 | Foundation Of Light, Beacon Of Light | 361 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe (Tesco Family Dining) | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 444 yd | |
| Sunderland AFC Events | Stadium Of Light Admin Building Stadium Park, Vaux Brewery Way | 466 yd | |
| Sunderland AFC Limited (Public Catering) | Stadium Of Light Admin Building Stadium Park, Vaux Brewery Way | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliery Tavern | 12, Southwick Road | 352 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 88 Fulwell Road, Sunderland | 583 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 207 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 643 yd | |
| The Victory | 39, North Bridge Street | 693 yd | |
| Deaf Society | 35 North Bridge Street, Sunderland | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crozier Fisheries | 8, Crozier Street | 151 yd | |
| Roll With It | 11, Crozier Street | 151 yd | |
| Slice Sunderland | Unit 2, 1 - 2 Monk Street | 628 yd | |
| China City | 37, Carley Road | 634 yd | |
| La Dolce Vita | 17 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 444 yd | |
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 696 yd | |
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 898 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 975 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Beacon Of Light BEACON OF LIGHT BEACON OF LIGHT VAUX BREWERY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 359 yd |
| Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Sunderland Aquatic Centre VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Sunderland Fc (Stadium Of Light) STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK VAUX BREWERY WAY | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sunderland) SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK NEWCASTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 767 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.