Thompson Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2JQ 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 Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2JG, SR5 2JH, SR5 2HP, SR5 2HR, SR5 2HW, SR5 2JF, SR5 2AG, SR5 2JW, SR5 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 39.4% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) 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 | 38% | 35.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29.6% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 23.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around SR5 2JQ this area, 33.5% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 33.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 93.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 98.4% | 92% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 37.4% | 13.5% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Road was 279.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 309.4% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thompson Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 60th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Thompson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2021-12-13 | £72,513 |
| 125 Thompson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £38,200 | 2020-06-26 | £50,716 |
| 117 Thompson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2019-12-20 | £69,803 |
| 119 Thompson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-07-17 | £54,094 |
| 125 Thompson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £48,800 | 2019-01-31 | £67,247 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,908 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 | 184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carley Hill Primary School Emsworth Road , Carley Hill Estate SR5 2QB | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,234 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 | 564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,573 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 | 3,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,168 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 | 833 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 2,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 239 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 246 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 384 yd | |
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 471 yd | |
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 243 yd | |
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 323 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 523 yd | |
| Times Inn | 43, Wear Street | 750 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delish-Dish | 4 The Green, Southwick | 77 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 8 The Green, Southwick | 94 yd | |
| Milan Pizza And Grill Ltd | 281 Southwick Road, Sunderland | 99 yd | |
| Great Wall | 233, Southwick Road | 110 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 263, Southwick Road | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 136 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 246 yd | |
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 60 yd | |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road | health and fitness suite | 106 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sunderland) WAYFARER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Beacon Of Light BEACON OF LIGHT BEACON OF LIGHT VAUX BREWERY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 830 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.