Edmonton Square is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2RD 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 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, SR5 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2QX, SR5 2AY, SR5 2RE, SR5 2QQ, SR5 2QY, SR5 2AZ, SR5 2QH, SR5 2RF, SR5 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 2RD 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 2RD, 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 Edmonton Square was 199.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.5% higher than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edmonton Square has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 107th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-06-25 | £101,341 |
| 8 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2020-05-18 | £102,691 |
| 16 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-04-13 | £108,297 |
| 4 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2014-05-30 | £117,297 |
| 22 Edmonton Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2013-12-06 | £96,264 |
SR5 2RD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,467 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 | 1,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carley Hill Primary School Emsworth Road , Carley Hill Estate SR5 2QB | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School The King's Road , Southwick SR5 2JD | - not rated | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | - not rated | 931 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,700 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 | 1,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,344 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 | 4,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,597 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 | 1,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 2,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 628 yd | |
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 788 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 798 yd | |
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 825 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 839 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 1,029 yd | |
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 1,033 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Fish And Chips | 1, Exmouth Square | 97 yd | |
| Naga Noodles Express | 6 Woolwich Close, Sunderland | 605 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 45, Carlisle Terrace | 745 yd | |
| Ying's Thai Takeaway | 7 Davison Terrace, Sunderland | 767 yd | |
| Southwick Chippy | 2, Carlisle Terrace | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 729 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 981 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Willow Fields Community Primary School WINSLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Fulwell Quarry NEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 925 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.