Edgeware Court is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2QY is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgeware Court, Sunderland, SR5 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2QH, SR5 2QU, SR5 2QR, SR5 2QT, SR5 2QQ, SR5 2RD, SR5 2QX, SR5 2RE, SR5 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 2QY is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 45.8% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 54.2% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 22.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 43.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 26.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgeware Court was 195.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% higher than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgeware Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 143rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Edgeware Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2023-07-14 | £53,631 |
| 9 Edgeware Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2023-02-24 | £41,328 |
| 5 Edgeware Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2018-11-23 | £45,411 |
| 10 Edgeware Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-07-13 | £59,028 |
| 7 Edgeware Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2018-04-24 | £51,539 |
SR5 2QY 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5RZ | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,646 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,884 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 | 4,411 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 | 4,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 1,840 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 611 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 782 yd | |
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 832 yd | |
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 923 yd | |
| Miller \& Carter Steakhouse | Newcastle Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 803 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 1,011 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 1,078 yd | |
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Fish And Chips | 1, Exmouth Square | 110 yd | |
| Naga Noodles Express | 6 Woolwich Close, Sunderland | 675 yd | |
| Berry Rose Bakery | 13 Beaumont Street, Southwick | 818 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 45, Carlisle Terrace | 822 yd | |
| Oriental House | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 717 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 1,020 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Willow Fields Community Primary School WINSLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Fulwell Quarry NEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 963 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.