Rydal Mount is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 1PB is located in the Fulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal Mount, Sunderland, SR5 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 1PA, SR5 1PJ, SR5 1NP, SR5 1NL, SR5 1PH, SR5 1NH, SR5 1QD, SR5 1NW, SR5 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 1PB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 23.4% | 30.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 56.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 12.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 36.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.7% | 92.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 92.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Mount was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rydal Mount has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 430th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rydal Mount, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-02-16 | £210,169 |
| 12 Rydal Mount, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-09-30 | £274,470 |
| 12 Rydal Mount, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-09-30 | £274,470 |
| 9 Rydal Mount, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2020-08-07 | £176,143 |
| 16 Rydal Mount, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £215 | 2020-01-09 | £251 |
SR5 1PB 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,477 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 | 5,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 1,345 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 | 2,763 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Mill & Tearooms | Fulwell Mill Visitor Centre, Newcastle Road | 199 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 415 yd | |
| Thompsom Park Cafe & Eatery | 179, Newcastle Road | 431 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 570 yd | |
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 120 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 370 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 491 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 647 yd | |
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Star Pizza | 144 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 294 yd | |
| Windmill House | 130 - 132 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 315 yd | |
| Alishaan By The Sea | 11 Station Road, Fulwell | 454 yd | |
| Charcoal Express | 9 Sea Road, Sunderland | 547 yd | |
| Nana Franca | 24 Sea Road, Sunderland | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 705 yd | |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 834 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.