East Grange is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 1NX 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 East Grange, Sunderland, SR5 1NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 1NR, SR5 1NU, SR5 1NW, SR5 1NA, SR5 1NT, SR5 1PN, SR5 1NJ, SR5 1NF, SR5 1NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 1NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 SR5 1NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 24.5% | 24.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 64.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 35% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Grange was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Grange has the 20th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 135th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 East Grange, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-12-19 | £224,876 |
| 21 East Grange, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-04 | £228,868 |
| 15 East Grange, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-09-30 | £257,400 |
| 13 East Grange, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-05-29 | £331,453 |
| 13 East Grange, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-02-15 | £313,548 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR5 1NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,434 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 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,245 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 | 4,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 1,130 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 | 2,541 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsom Park Cafe & Eatery | 179, Newcastle Road | 230 yd | |
| Fulwell Mill & Tearooms | Fulwell Mill Visitor Centre, Newcastle Road | 373 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 608 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 634 yd | |
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 149 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 460 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 577 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 690 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 88 Fulwell Road, Sunderland | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Star Pizza | 144 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 122 yd | |
| Windmill House | 130 - 132 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 141 yd | |
| Fulwell Tandoori Chef | 119, Fulwell Road | 643 yd | |
| Alishaan By The Sea | 11 Station Road, Fulwell | 667 yd | |
| China City | 37, Carley Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 650 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 820 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.