Cato Square, Sunderland, SR5 2LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 2LY 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%

Partnership Status

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 2LY, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 2LY 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Cato Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cato Square was 211.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.3% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cato Square has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 127th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 583.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SR5 2LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cato Square are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cato Square, Sunderland, SR5 2LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR5 2LY

Average Price
£59,101

Semi-Detached
£58,881

Terraced
£59,174

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cato Square

Average Price
£61,952

Semi-Detached
£62,010

Terraced
£61,932

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cato SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Cato Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£45,000	2006-04-03	£62,010
52 Cato Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£42,300	2004-09-03	£63,509
40 Cato Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£35,000	2004-02-27	£65,846
47 Cato Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£30,000	2004-02-09	£56,440

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR5 2LY

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,849 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	3,414 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX	4out of 4	4,151 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	4,805 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX	3out of 4	264 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU	3out of 4	916 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5RZ	2out of 4	1,059 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA	4out of 4	1,117 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP	3out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN	1out of 4	1,398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN	4out of 4	2,962 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX	3out of 4	3,093 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA	1out of 4	3,318 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	3,864 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG	2out of 4	4,101 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	1out of 4	4,213 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,352 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	- not rated	2,443 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD	- not rated	2,481 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA	- not rated	3,199 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB	3out of 4	3,287 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grace House	Bardolph Drive, Sunderland	257 yd
Cups & Cakes CIC	Beaumont Street, Southwick	276 yd
Italian Kitchen/The Mill	Thompson Road, Sunderland	366 yd
The Green Bean	The Old Police Station, The Green	525 yd
Eileen's	5 North Hylton Road, Southwick	644 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club	Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road	482 yd
Tram Car Inn	The Green, Sunderland	523 yd
Hogans	Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane	549 yd
Grange Hotel	The Grange Hotel 227, 225	951 yd
Times Inn	43, Wear Street	1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Berry Rose Bakery	13 Beaumont Street, Southwick	265 yd
Oriental House	Beaumont Street, Southwick	276 yd
Ying's Thai Takeaway	7 Davison Terrace, Sunderland	395 yd
Spice Junction	45, Carlisle Terrace	399 yd
Subway	A, 44	459 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Carley Hill Road, Sunderland	298 yd
Iceland	14 The Green, Sunderland	455 yd
Heron Foods	The Market Unit 3, The Green	525 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET	grass pitches	152 yd
Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street	health and fitness suite	366 yd
Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN	health and fitness suite	395 yd
Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street		397 yd
Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road	grass pitches	455 yd
Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road	health and fitness suite	538 yd
Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD	grass pitches	573 yd
Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street	grass pitches	593 yd
Thompson Park AMY STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	627 yd
Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE	grass pitches	696 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SR5 2LY