Park Terrace is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2HE 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 Park Terrace, Sunderland, SR5 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2HD, SR5 2EE, SR5 2HB, SR5 2DX, SR5 2EF, SR5 2ED, SR5 2EB, SR5 2EA, SR5 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 2HE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 2HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 41.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 29.6% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 36.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2HE this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 29.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 20.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 96.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Terrace was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Terrace has the 33rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 424th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Park Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2022-08-19 | £71,324 |
| 14 Park Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2019-06-28 | £133,895 |
| 14 Park Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-07-16 | £72,377 |
| 12 Park Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-01-28 | £121,652 |
| 2A Park Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2007-10-04 | £83,094 |
SR5 2HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School The King's Road , Southwick SR5 2JD | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 3,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 2,194 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 297 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 380 yd | |
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 430 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | Business And Innovation Centre, Wearfield | 528 yd | |
| The Playgroup Hub | 10 Pickersgill Court, Sunderland | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 303 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 382 yd | |
| Times Inn | 43, Wear Street | 504 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Pallion New Road, Sunderland | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying's Thai Takeaway | 7 Davison Terrace, Sunderland | 237 yd | |
| Southwick Chippy | 2, Carlisle Terrace | 246 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 45, Carlisle Terrace | 246 yd | |
| Pasha Pizza | 52 The Green, Southwick | 289 yd | |
| Subway | A, 44 | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 380 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road | 721 yd | |
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 838 yd | |
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 66 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 538 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Sunderland) WAYFARER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.