Ridley Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2JU 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 Ridley Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2JP, SR5 2JT, SR5 2JN, SR5 2JX, SR5 2JW, SR5 2LA, SR5 2LS, SR5 2LG, SR5 2JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 2JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 54.9% | 50.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 29.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 54% | 41% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 19.4% | 31.1% | 11.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 14.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 2JU this area, 33.7% 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 7.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 33.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 8.7% | -16.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 25% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 20.2% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -26.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Street was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.7% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridley Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 203rd highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 400.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ridley Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2010-04-08 | £80,559 |
| 19 Ridley Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2003-12-15 | £68,615 |
| 19 Ridley Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2003-03-17 | £48,051 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 895 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 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,704 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 | 112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carley Hill Primary School Emsworth Road , Carley Hill Estate SR5 2QB | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,100 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 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,155 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 | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,764 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 | 3,974 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,177 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 | 1,034 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 2,147 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 | 2,192 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 71 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 286 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 375 yd | |
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 381 yd | |
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 283 yd | |
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 327 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 524 yd | |
| Times Inn | 43, Wear Street | 800 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 71 yd | |
| Berry Rose Bakery | 13 Beaumont Street, Southwick | 82 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 8 The Green, Southwick | 216 yd | |
| Delish-Dish | 4 The Green, Southwick | 229 yd | |
| Subway | A, 44 | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 206 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 286 yd | |
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 156 yd | |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sunderland) WAYFARER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 689 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.