North Hylton Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2SU 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 North Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2ST, SR5 2EQ, SR5 2DF, SR5 2DQ, SR5 5AJ, SR5 2EH, SR5 5AA, SR5 2SS, SR5 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 2SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 38.5% | 47.8% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 32.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 32.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 26.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.8% | 97% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hylton Road was 151.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Hylton Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 216th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 129.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2011-01-14 | £42,721 |
| 1 North Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2009-12-18 | £34,028 |
| 5 North Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2006-04-27 | £43,307 |
| 5 North Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1999-07-16 | £70,689 |
SR5 2SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5RZ | 2out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,565 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,306 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 | 3,660 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 | 3,657 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,730 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 | 1,689 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 78 yd | |
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 500 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 583 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | Business And Innovation Centre, Wearfield | 603 yd | |
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 525 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 584 yd | |
| Times Inn | 43, Wear Street | 788 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Chippy | 2, Carlisle Terrace | 59 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 45, Carlisle Terrace | 218 yd | |
| Ying's Thai Takeaway | 7 Davison Terrace, Sunderland | 248 yd | |
| Pasha Pizza | 52 The Green, Southwick | 473 yd | |
| Berry Rose Bakery | 13 Beaumont Street, Southwick | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 583 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 627 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road | 671 yd | |
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 666 yd | |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sunderland) WAYFARER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.